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Affected model numbers
5-SPEED1-SPEED7519EC1-SPEED/HAS220-VOLTThe following router models are being recalled: Model Number Speed/Feature 7518 5-speed 7519 1-speed 7519EC 1-speed/has an extended chuck 22-7519-60 1-speed/ uses 220-volt power source The router model number and the manufacture date code are on a metal plate on the back of the upper motor housing.
Why it was recalled
The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled routers and router bases, unplug the routers and contact Porter-Cable for a free replacement router base with insulation on the handles.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
- Recall number
- 14-221
- Units
- About 100,000 in the United States and about 7,800 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Major industrial equipment suppliers and woodworker suppliers nationwide from 1990 to April 2014 for about $85 to $690 depending on the model.
- Importer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
- Distributor
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
Fixed-base routers and router bases
CPSC product type: Other Portable or Stationary Power Tools
Recall contact information
Porter-Cable toll-free at (888) 344-7973 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email support.portercable@sbdinc.com , or online at www.portercable.com, click on Important Safety Notice/Recalls, then select 2014 for more information.
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