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Recall 08603 — Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2008-08-28

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
08603
Date of alert
2008-08-28
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/GIA-Instruments-Recalls-Polariscopes-Due-to-Sh

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