CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
CPSC recall 06072. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled routers immediately and contact Porter-Cable for a free inspection, and repair, if necessary.
CPSC recall 06072 has the recall date 24 Jan 2006. The notice names the firm Porter-Cable. The recall has about 70,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Routers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 70,000 |
| Description | The recalled Porter-Cable routers are tools used in conjunction with various bits to cut and shape wood. The model and serial numbers are printed on the nameplate on the top of the router. Routers marked with a "T" above "PORTER+CABLE" on the nameplate are not included in this recall. Model Number Porter-Cable Product Name Serial Number 891 2 ¼ Peak HP Gripvac™ Router 10001 through 24647 892 2 ¼ Peak HP Router Kit 10001 through 68442 893PK 2 ¼ Peak HP Multibase Router Kit 10001 through 68442 894PK 2 ¼ Peak HP Multibase Router Kit with Gripvac™ Attachment 10001 through 24647 895PK 2 ¼ Peak MP Multibase Router Kit with Router Table Height Adjuster 10001 through 68442 8902 2 ¼ Peak HP Variable-Speed Motor 10001 through 68442 |
| Product | Porter-Cable 890 Series Routers, About 70,000, Routers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Major home improvement stores and hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 2005 for between $180 and $269. |
| Manufacturer | Porter-Cable |
| Made in | United States |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Routers & Accessories
- CPSC recalls of 2006
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 70,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Routers & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Porter-Cable
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2006 | Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard |
| 29 Nov 2005 | CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
| 6 Nov 1995 | Porter-Cable Announces Recall To Inspect And Replace 1500 Electrical Power Tools |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06072The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06072. https://recallregister.com/product/3193-cpsc-porter-cable-announce-recall-to-repair-routers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06072 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major home improvement stores and hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 2005 for between $180 and $269.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06072?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 70,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States