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GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockAug 28, 2008
Recalled Illuminator Polariscope
Recalled Illuminator Polariscope

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact GIA Instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the Polariscope with a ground wire. GIA is notifying all consumers directly.

Incidents & injuries

GIA has received four reports of consumers experiencing minor electric shock.

Product description

The recalled polariscopes are white in color with model number 415000 or 415 printed on the underside of the instrument. A polariscope is an instrument used by gemologists to assist in gem identification.

Sold on

GIA schools, GIA's Web site, product catalogs, distributors and trade shows nationwide from January 1996 through June 2007 for between $255 and $340.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact GIA Instruments at (800) 421-8161 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gia.edu

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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