CPSCMarch 27, 2003consumer
CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- CPSCCPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard2016-01-21
- CPSCOWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart2015-04-16
- CPSCElectric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart2013-02-21
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