CPSC2007-03-06
One World Technologies Recalls Throat Plates Sold with Ryobi Router Tables Due to Laceration Hazard
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. If any throat plates do not securely snap into the table top, consumers should stop using the router table immediately and contact One Word Technologies for a free replacement set of throat plates.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2007 for about $100 for the combo kits that include the router, router table and throat plates.
Affected count
About 100,000
Injuries reported
One World Technologies has received three reports of throat plates coming loose during use. Two consumers were struck on the nose by the throat plate and received a minor cut and bruising.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call One World Technologies Inc. at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Throat-Plates-Sold-with-Ryobi-Router-Tables-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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