GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 28, 2008 CPSC #08603

Quick answer

GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #08603, announced on August 28, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact gia instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the polariscope with a ground wire. gia is notifying all consumers directly.. Affected brand: GIA Instruments.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415

Recalled brands

GIA Instruments

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact GIA Instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the Polariscope with a ground wire. GIA is notifying all consumers directly.

Recall date

August 28, 2008

Categories

Polariscopes

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08603?

CPSC recall #08603 covers GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 28, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08603?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08603 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact gia instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the polariscope with a ground wire. gia is notifying all consumers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/GIA-Instruments-Recalls-Polariscopes-Due-to-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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