Skip to main content
CriticalCPSCcpsc-810FIRE OR BURN

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
540,000
Recall Date
October 1, 2010
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. recall product photo 1Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. recall product photo 2Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. recall product photo 3Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. recall product photo 4Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. recall product photo 5Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. recall product photo 6

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-810.

The recall involves the following 17 home improvement books. These titles are out of print and were last sold by retailers in 2005. However, they are likely still on bookshelves in consumers' homes. Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Publication Date Fix-It Maps: Replacing Switches and Receptacles 0-376-07007-2 978-0-376-07007-4 January 2000 Southern Living Basic Home Repairs 0-376-09052-9 978-0-376-09052-2 January 1999 Southern Living Basic Wiring (2nd Ed.) Southern Living Basic Home Wiring Illustrated (1st Ed.) 0-376-09054-5 0-376-09041-3 978-0-376-09054-6 978-0-376-0-90416 January 1999 June 1992 Southern Living Bathrooms Planning & Remodeling 0-376-09055-3 978-0-376-09055-3 January 1999 Southern Living Home Lighting 0-376-09062-6 978-0-376-09062-1 January 1999 Southern Living Kitchens Planning & Remodeling 0-376-09067-7 978-0-376-09067-6 January 2000 Sunset Basic Wiring (3rd Ed.) Sunset Basic Home Wiring Illustrated (1st & 2nd Ed.) 0-376-01584-5 0-376-01095-9 0-376-01092-4 978-0-376-01584-6 978-0-376-01095-7 978-0-376-01092-6 March 1995 1987 1977 Southern Living Complete Patio 0-376-09081-2 0-376-09044-8 978-0-376-09081-2 978-0-376-09044-7 January 2000 September 1992 Sunset Bathrooms Planning & Remodeling 0-376-01329-X 0-376-01294-3 0-376-01293-5 0-376-01326-5 0-376-01323-0 0-376-01322-2 0-376-01321-4 978-0-376-01329-3 978-0-376-01294-4 978-0-376-01293-7 978-0-376-01326-2 978-0-376-01323-1 978-0-376-01322-4 978-0-376-01321-7 January 2000 April 1994 October 1983 September 1980 1975 1969 1963 Sunset Home Lighting 0-376-01308-7 978-0-376-01308-8 January 1998 Sunset Home Lighting Handbook 0-376-01313-3 0-376-01312-5 978-0-376-01313-2 978-0-376-01312-5 May 1988 October 1982 Sunset Home Remodeling Illustrated 0-376-01288-9 978-0-376-01288-3 September 1987 Sunset Kitchens Planning & Remodeling 0-376-01347-8 0-376-01346-X 0-376-01345-1 0-376-01335-4 0-376-01334-6 0-376-01333-8 Not Available Not Available 978-0-376-01347-7 978-0-376-01346-0 978-0-376-01345-3 978-0-376-01335-4 978-0-376-01334-7 978-0-376-01333-0 Not Available Not Available January 2000 April 1994 October 1983 1976 1974 1967 1962 1955 Sunset Basic Home Repair Handbook (HC edition) 0-376-01275-7 978-0-376-01275-3 August 1987

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-810.

Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-810.

For additional information, contact Oxmoor House toll-free at (866) 696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sunsetrecall.com

CPSC

About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The CPSC protects consumers from injuries and deaths from thousands of types of consumer products — toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, and more.

Visit CPSC.gov →

📣 Report an unsafe product to the CPSC

If you own this product and experienced a defect, near-miss, or injury, file a report with the CPSC. Consumer reports are the primary signal the agency uses to identify defect patterns and trigger future recalls. Your report is free, takes about 10 minutes, and can stay anonymous to the manufacturer.

How to report to CPSCFile a report at CPSC

Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. Recall FAQ

Home Improvement Stores And Bookstores Nationwide From 1955 Through December 2005 For Between $5 And $20. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers. The notice was published on October 1, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 540,000 units are potentially affected.