Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard

Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

Recall #: 10288
Affected scope: About 500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Southern Technologies of Mundelein, Ill. recalled The recall involves the Powertec 8" Drill Press with AC powered laser. The model number i….

Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Southern Technologies of Mundelein, Ill. in June 30, 2010. Reason: Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the item to the p…. Verify recall #10288 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Southern Technologies of Mundelein, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer..

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agency class: June 30, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10288 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves the Powertec 8" Drill Press with AC powered laser. The model number is DP800 and can be found on the product specification label located above the handle on the right side of the machine.

Reason for recall

Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10288
Date reported	June 30, 2010
Date initiated	June 30, 2010
Recalling firm	Southern Technologies of Mundelein, Ill.
Affected scope	About 500
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 return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 30, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10288.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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