Recalls / 2008-12-30

Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers

09078 · Recalled 2008-12-30 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books		About 64,000

Parties

Manufacturer: The Taunton Press
Made in: United States
Sold at: Home improvement stores, book stores, various other retailers nationwide

Consumer 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

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Source: CPSC recall 09078. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.