Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09308. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive a replacement or a full refund.
CPSC recall 09308 has the recall date 18 Aug 2009. The notice names the firm Woodstock International. The recall has about 450 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Switches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 450 |
| 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. |
| Product | Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches, About 450, Switches |
| Sold at | Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50. |
| Manufacturer | Woodstock International |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 450Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Switches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Woodstock International
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09308. https://recallregister.com/product/5443-remote-switches-recalled-by-woodstock-international-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 09308 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09308?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 450
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China