CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2372.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2372.
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sears Sold These Routers Nationwide, From November 2002 Through January 2003, For About $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2372.
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
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Sears Sold These Routers Nationwide, From November 2002 Through January 2003, For About $60. Recall FAQ
Sears Sold These Routers Nationwide, From November 2002 Through January 2003, For About $60. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking. The notice was published on March 27, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,200 units are potentially affected.