Electrical Tip of the Day: Do-it-yourself book recall
This just came to me from my Dad, he is a journeymen electrician, electrical inspector, and safety trainer out West. Just goes to show how much bad information and lack of knowledge is out there in the trades. Take a look at the recall list below, you have probably noticed these books at the home stores and major booksellers. If you have question about how to safely do an electrical install at your home or business and do not feel that you are properly trained please contact a qualified electrical contractor.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2010 Release # 10-104 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 696-7602 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Home Improvement Books
Units: About 951,000
Publisher: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below:
Title |
ISBN |
Publication Date |
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AmeriSpec Home Repair Handbook |
978-0-376-00180-1 |
January 2006 |
Lowe’s Complete Home Improvement and Repair |
978-0-376-00922-7 |
September 2005 |
Lowe’s Complete Home Wiring |
978-0-376-00928-9 |
May 2008 |
Sunset Basic Home Repairs |
978-0-376-01581-5 |
February 1995 |
Sunset Complete Home Wiring |
978-0-376-01594-5 |
December 1999 |
Sunset Complete Patio Book |
978-0-376-01411-5 |
January 2006 |
Sunset Home Repair Handbook |
978-0-376-01258-6 |
October 1998 |
Sunset Water Gardens |
978-0-376-03849-4 |
January 2004 |
Sunset You Can Build – Wiring |
978-0-376-01596-9 |
January 2009 |
Sold at: Home improvement stores and bookstores nationwide from January 1975 through December 2009 for between $13 and $35.
Printed in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
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
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