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

U.S. CPSCElectric shockDec 30, 2008
Recalled Wiring a House book
Recalled Wiring a House book
Recalled Wiring Complete book
Recalled Wiring Complete book

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

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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