CPSC recall 06072

Porter-Cable 890 Series Routers

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2024-04-29

On 2024-04-29 the CPSC announced a recall of Porter-Cable 890 Series Routers by Porter Cable, citing the motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

Porter-Cable 890 Series Routers | 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

Reason

The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.

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/2006/CPSC-Porter-Cable-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Routers

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