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

Recalled December 30, 2008 · CPSC recall 09078 · Faulty Instructions Prompt

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 64,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books

Manufacturer(s)

The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.

Retailers

Home improvement stores, book stores, and various other retailers nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for about $25.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →