Faulty Instructions Prompt · Recalled
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
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.
- Units
- About 64,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement stores, book stores, and various other retailers nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for about $25.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 30 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
