Porter-Cable · Recalled
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
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- Units
- About 70,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $180–$269
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Porter-Cable routers are tools used in conjunction with various bits to cut and shape wood. The model and serial numbers are printed on the nameplate on the top of the router. Routers marked with a "T" above "PORTER+CABLE" on the nameplate are not included in this recall. Model Number Porter-Cable Product Name Serial Number 891 2 ¼ Peak HP Gripvac™ Router 10001 through 24647 892 2 ¼ Peak HP Router Kit 10001 through 68442 893PK 2 ¼ Peak HP Multibase Router Kit 10001 through 68442 894PK 2 ¼ Peak HP Multibase Router Kit with Gripvac™ Attachment 10001 through 24647 895PK 2 ¼ Peak MP Multibase Router Kit with Router Table Height Adjuster 10001 through 68442 8902 2 ¼ Peak HP Variable-Speed Motor 10001 through 68442
The file
- Sold at
- Major home improvement stores and hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 2005 for between $180 and $269.
- Product type
- Routers & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled routers immediately and contact Porter-Cable for a free inspection, and repair, if necessary.
For additional information, contact Porter-Cable toll-free at (800) 949-6348 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.porter-cable.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 JAN 24 2006; last revised APR 29 2024.