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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

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

Agency Publication Date: December 11, 2018
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Summary

Penn State Industries is recalling approximately 1,000 CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes. The steel jaws can loosen or break off from the chuck during use, creating a danger of flying debris. The company has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting, although no injuries have been reported yet. These silver-colored chucks were sold nationwide between March 2017 and August 2018 for between $180 and $250.

Risk

While the lathe is in operation, the jaws can detach and be thrown from the tool at high speeds, potentially causing severe cuts or impact injuries to the user or bystanders.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck system and any woodworking lathes it is attached to.
  2. Identify your product by checking the side of the chuck for the printed text 'PSI Woodworking Products' and the product number 'CSCBARR5'. The recalled units are silver steel and measure about 3.875 inches in diameter.
  3. Contact Penn State Industries at 800-377-7297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at CSCBARR5.recall@pennstateind.com to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
  4. Visit www.pennstateind.com and click on 'Product Recalls' for more information and to process your refund request.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Penn State Industries CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems
Model:
CSCBARR5
Date Ranges: March 2017 through August 2018

Product Images

Recalled quick change jaw chuck systems

Recalled quick change jaw chuck systems

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 19045
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Industrial Supply Ltd., of China
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Penn State Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa.
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.
Agency Last Updated: December 11, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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