[Publib] 2 books recalled by Taunton Press and CPSC

[Melanie Duncan]

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

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 30, 2008
Release #09-078

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 477-8727
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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

Units: About 64,000

Publisher: The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

Sold at: Home improvement stores, book stores, and various other retailers
nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for about $25.

Manufactured in: United States

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

Consumer Contact: 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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09078.html


Sincerely,
Melanie C. Duncan, MLS
Reference Librarian
Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Ave
Macon, GA 31201
 
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