CPSC2014-07-02
Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
Hazard
The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled routers and router bases, unplug the routers and contact Porter-Cable for a free replacement router base with insulation on the handles.
Sold at
Major industrial equipment suppliers and woodworker suppliers nationwide from 1990 to April 2014 for about $85 to $690 depending on the model.
Affected count
About 100,000 in the United States and about 7,800 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Fixed-base routers and router bases
Consumer contact
Porter-Cable toll-free at (888) 344-7973 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email support.portercable@sbdinc.com , or online at www.portercable.com, click on Important Safety Notice/Recalls, then select 2014 for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Porter-Cable-Fixed-Base-Production-Routers-RecalledDon't want to check this manually?
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