Pressmaster Cable Stripping Tool recall: Impact Hazard
Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard
Why was Pressmaster Cable Stripping Tool recalled?
The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement. Contact: Call Pressmaster at (800) 485-9184 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.pressmaster.se and under Latest News "Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool" for more information.
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
- Xcelite cable stripping tools
- Company
- Pressmaster AB, of Sweden, Pressmaster Inc., of Westmont, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 325
- Sold at
- Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.
- Recall date
- February 19, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Pressmaster Xcelite professional stripping tool for round cables of all insulation types. The tool is black and is approximately six inches long. "Xcelite" "CJS 200" are printed on the face of the tool.