Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
Why was Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring recalled?
The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Taunton at (800) 477-8727 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.taunton.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books
- Company
- The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 64,000
- Sold at
- Home improvement stores, book stores, and various other retailers nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for about $25.
- Recall date
- December 30, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the 3rd Edition of Wiring a House. The paperback book's cover is white and yellow and has a photograph of a man wiring a panel. ISBN #978-1-56158-942-5 is printed on the back cover. Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish is paperback and has a green, black and white cover that shows hands wiring an electrical wall receptacle. "Taunton's" is printed at the top. ISBN #978-1-56158-815-2 is printed on the back cover.