CPSC2010-01-08

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers

Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.

Hazard

The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.

Sold at

Home improvement stores and bookstores nationwide from January 1975 through December 2009 for between $13 and $35.

Affected count

About 951,000

Injuries reported

None reported.

Manufactured in

United States

Products

Home Improvement Books

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Oxmoor House toll-free at (866) 696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sunsetrecall.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Home-Improvement-Books-Recalled-by-Oxmoor-House-Due-to-Faulty-Wiring-Instructions-Shock-or-Fire-Hazard-to-Consumers

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