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Why it was recalled
The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled routers immediately and contact Porter-Cable for a free inspection, and repair, if necessary.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Porter-Cable
- Manufacturer
- Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
- Recall number
- 06-072
- Units
- About 70,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Major home improvement stores and hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 2005 for between $180 and $269.
Porter-Cable 890 Series Routers
CPSC product type: Routers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Porter-Cable toll-free at (800) 949-6348 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.porter-cable.com
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Publication and verification
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