CPSC recall 07-120, announced March 6, 2007, covers One World Technologies Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates (about 100,000 units). The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. Recall contact: call (800) 525-2579, or go to www.ryobitools.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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. These tables were sold as part of the Ryobi combo kits with model numbers R161RTA and R162RTA. The combo kit model number is written on the packaging. A router table holds the router underneath the table. Instead of moving the router over the wood, the table allows the user to guide the wood for cutting. The throat plates are components of the table that consist of five yellow plastic rings. They serve as a guide for the router bit and provide a stable surface around the bit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
- Product type
- Tables
- 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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