CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Laceration
CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.
Contact Information
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 website at www.sears.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.
Injuries
Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufacturer
Craftsman
Recall Number
03100
Product Information
Product Name
Sears Craftsman Electric Routers
Product Type
Routers & Accessories
Manufacturer Name
Craftsman
Distributed By
Sears Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States