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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2003
Release # 03-100
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Router Recall Hotline: (800) 932-3188
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
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CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers
Used in Woodworking
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C. and Sears
Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 5,200 electric routers used in woodworking. The on-off
switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of
serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This
recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
This recall involves Craftsman® routers, model number 315.17510
with date codes of A0304 or lower. The model numbers and date codes are
printed on a black data label located on the electric motor's housing.
The routers have an aluminum base with black handles and a black motor.
All affected routers were packaged with a cloth carry bag under the
stock number 17518. Routers sold without the bag are not involved in the
recall.
Sears sold these routers nationwide from November 2002 through January
2003 for about $60.
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return
them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange. For more
information, consumers can call toll-free at (800) 932-3188 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site
at www.sears.com.
11/2 Peak HP
Label on Housing
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