OWT Industries Inc. and Sears · Recalled
CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of 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.
- Units
- About 5,200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.
- Product type
- Routers & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C., Sears Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Incident log
Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
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 website at www.sears.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 27 2003; last revised MAY 27 2025.
