Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Fixed-base routers and router bases
Date of Recall
2014-07-02CPSC Release Number
14-221Manufactured In
Mexico.Units
About 100,000 in the United States and about 7,800 in CanadaManufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.Importer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.Sold By
Major industrial equipment suppliers and woodworker suppliers nationwide from 1990 to April 2014 for about $85 to $690 depending on the model.Problem/Hazard
The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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:
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.Consumer Contact
Porter-Cable toll-free at (888) 344-7973 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] , or online at www.portercable.com, click on Important Safety Notice/Recalls, then select 2014 for more information.Recall Comments
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