Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers

Active Recall Announced December 30, 2008 CPSC #09078

Quick answer

Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers is CPSC recall #09078, announced on December 30, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.. Affected brand: The Taunton Press.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books

Recalled brands

The Taunton Press

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Recall date

December 30, 2008

Categories

Books & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09078?

CPSC recall #09078 covers Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 30, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #09078?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09078 is consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.. 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 Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers 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/2009/Faulty-Instructions-Prompt-Recall-of-Electrical-Wiring-How-to-Books-by-The-Taunton-Press-Shock-Hazard-to-Consumers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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