Product Recall Number: 19-045
Why was Quick change jaw chuck systems recalled?
The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-045
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-12-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Quick change jaw chuck systems
Description: This recall involves Penn State Industries CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes. The recalled jaw chuck systems are made of steel, are silver in color and measure about 3.875 inches in diameter. “PSI Woodworking Products” and product number “CSCBARR5” are printed on the side of the chuck.
Hazard Description: The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1,000
Incidents: Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Sold At: Blackwater River Tools, Klingspor Woodworking, L&R Collectables, Long Island Woodworking Supply, Penn State Industries, Sumner Woodworking Store, The Woodwork Shop, Woodturningz , Woodworkers Emporium and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from March 2017 through August 2018 for between $180 and $250.
Importers: Penn State Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers: Industrial Supply Ltd., of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed