[Recalled] Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books — The recall involves the 3rd Edition of Wiring a House | CPSC 2008-12-30
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 09078 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 30 December 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
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What to do if you own this product
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