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CPSC recall 03100

1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router

On 2025-05-27 the CPSC announced a recall of 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router by Owt Industries, citing the on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number03100
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2003-03-27
Published2025-05-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyOwt Industries
DistributionUS

Product

1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router | 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.

Reason

The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-OWT-Industries-Inc-and-Sears-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Routers-Used-in-Woodworking-

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