Recall #07-120 · Published March 6, 2007

Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates

One World Technologies Recalls Throat Plates Sold with Ryobi Router Tables Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates from One World Technologies Inc. on March 6, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. If any throat plates do not securely snap into the table top, consumers should stop using the router table immediately and contact One Word Technologies for a free replacement set of throat plates.

Ryobi Router Bit Opening and Throat Plates
Ryobi Router Bit Opening and Throat Plates
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Affected model numbers

RT101R161RTAR162RTA
Additional identifying details

The recall involves Ryobi-brand router tables, with model number RT101, which is written on the table's data plate, located on its front leg.

Why it was recalled

The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

One World Technologies has received three reports of throat plates coming loose during use. Two consumers were struck on the nose by the throat plate and received a minor cut and bruising.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. If any throat plates do not securely snap into the table top, consumers should stop using the router table immediately and contact One Word Technologies for a free replacement set of throat plates.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Recall number
07-120
Units
About 100,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2007 for about $100 for the combo kits that include the router, router table and throat plates.

Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates

CPSC product type: Routers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For more information, consumers can call One World Technologies Inc. at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com

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