Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: December 30, 2008 The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn. Clothing & Accessories
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 64,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 64,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 09078