CPSC2010-10-01
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards 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 1955 through December 2005 for between $5 and $20.
Affected count
About 540,000 (About 951,000 home improvement books with similar faulty wiring instructions were recalled in January 2010)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
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/2011/Home-Improvement-Books-Recalled-by-Oxmoor-House-Due-to-Faulty-Wiring-Instructions-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards-to-ConsumersDon't want to check this manually?
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