CPSC Recall in 2009: Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.
The recalled product is a remote dust collector switch, which remotely turns on and off a woodworking dust collector. The product is a black electrical outlet box that comes with two hand-held remote controls. The electrical outlet box has a label that reads "Remote Dust Collector Switch". Both the electrical box and remote controls have "Shop Fox" molded into the plastic on the top side of the product. Model numbers D3038 & D3346 were printed on the carton but not on the remote control unit. The recalled switches measure 4 and 13/16" long by 3 and 7/16" wide.
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported.
Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50.
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