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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 8, 2010Serious
Home Improvement Books
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Oxmoor House toll-free at (866) 696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sunsetrecall.com
The product
The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below: Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Publication Date AmeriSpec Home Repair Handbook 0-376-00180-1 978-0-376-00180-1 January 2006 Lowe's Complete Home Improvement and Repair 0-376-00922-5 0-376-01098-3 978-0-376-00922-7 978-0-376-01098-8 September 2005 December 1999 Lowe's Complete Home Wiring 0-376-00928-4 978-0-376-00928-9 May 2008 Sunset Basic Home Repairs 0-376-01581-0 0-376-01025-8 978-0-376-01581-5 978-0-376-01025-4 February 1995 January 1975 Sunset Complete Home Wiring 0-376-01594-2 978-0-376-01594-5 December 1999 Sunset Complete Patio Book 0-376-01411-3 0-376-01397-4 0-376-01399-0 978-0-376-01411-5 978-0-376-01397-2 978-0-376-01399-6 January 2006 January 1998 April 1990 Sunset Home Repair Handbook 0-376-01258-7 0-376-01256-0 978-0-376-01258-6 978-0-376-01256-2 October 1998 February 1985 Sunset Water Gardens 0-376-03849-7 978-0-376-03849-4 January 2004 Sunset You Can Build - Wiring 0-376-01596-9 978-0-376-01596-9 January 2009
Details
- Units affected
- About 951,000
- Recall date
- January 8, 2010
- Brand
- Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Home improvement stores and bookstores nationwide from January 1975 through December 2009 for between $13 and $35.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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