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Product recall · CPSCAugust 18, 2009Serious
Remote Switches
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive a replacement or a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, please contact Woodstock International at (800) 840-8420 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.Woodstockint.com, or e-mail the firm at Sales@woodstockint.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 450
- Recall date
- August 18, 2009
- Brand
- Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported.
D3038
Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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