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Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 19-045 · December 11, 2018 · Penn State

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-045 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 11, 2018
Brand
Penn State
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Quick change jaw chuck systems
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 11, 2018

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Quick change jaw chuck systems · About 1,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Industrial Supply Ltd., of China; Penn State Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Penn State Industries at 800-377-7297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CSCBARR5.recall@pennstateind.com or online at www.pennstateind.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Quick change jaw chuck systems (About 1,000 units). This recall involves Penn State Industries CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 11, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.