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Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on AmazonFeb 19, 2015
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Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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