CPSC recall · Reported August 18, 2009
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash. recalled The recalled product is a remote dust collector switch, which remotely turns on and off a….
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash. in August 18, 2009. Reason: An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock Intern…. Verify recall #09308 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- August 18, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09308 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09308 |
| Date reported | August 18, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 18, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 450 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive…
- Check the recall number (09308) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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