The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11701·Announced 2010-10-01

Oxmoor House Recalls Home Improvement Books Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions

Oxmoor House is recalling 17 home improvement books because faulty wiring instructions could lead to electrical shock or fire hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock/fire) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Oxmoor House, Inc. is recalling approximately 540,000 home improvement books sold nationwide between 1955 and December 2005. The recall involves 17 specific titles, including various editions of 'Southern Living' and 'Sunset' home repair and wiring guides. These books are out of print but may still be in consumers' homes.

The books contain errors in technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring. This poses a risk of electrical shock or fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund. The company can be reached toll-free at (866) 696-7602 or via their website at www.sunsetrecall.com.

The recalled product

Product
Home Improvement Books
Manufacturer
Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.
Category
Consumer Product — Books
Hazard
Affected units
540,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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