CPSC recall 14-221, announced July 2, 2014, covers Fixed-base routers and router bases (about 100,000 units). The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 344-7973, go to www.portercable.com, or email support.portercable@sbdinc.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The 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.
Which products are included?
Four Porter-Cable 3 1/4 horsepower, electric, fixed-base production routers and one production router base are being recalled. The recalled routers are about 11 inches tall and 7 inches wide. The top of the router motor is black plastic and has the on/off switch for the router. The base is painted gray and has two side handles, an adjuster ring on the top and a clamp screw on the rear. The side handles on the base of recalled routers have no insulation. The Porter-Cable name and logo are on the front of the base. The recalled routers and base were manufactured from 1990 to April 2014. The 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. The date code consists of the year of manufacture, the week of manufacture and the manufacturing plant code in the YYYY WW-XX format. The router base is model number 75361 and is also sold separately. The model number is located on the side of the base opposite the Porter-Cable label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
- 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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