Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5033.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5033.
Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Improvement Stores, Book Stores, And Various Other Retailers Nationwide From February 2008 Through November 2008 For About $25. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5033.
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
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Home Improvement Stores, Book Stores, And Various Other Retailers Nationwide From February 2008 Through November 2008 For About $25. Recall FAQ
Home Improvement Stores, Book Stores, And Various Other Retailers Nationwide From February 2008 Through November 2008 For About $25. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers. The notice was published on December 30, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 64,000 units are potentially affected.