Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2018-12-11. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,000Units
2018-12-11Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck. No injuries have been reported.
- The 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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