Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala., in cooperation with the CPSC, is voluntarily expanding the recall of about 540,000 Home Improvement Books (About 951,000 home improvement books with similar faulty wiring instructions were recalled in January 2010).
Hazard: The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Home improvement stores and bookstores nationwide from 1955 through December 2005 for between $5 and $20.
Description: The recall involves the following 17 home improvement books. These titles are out of print and were last sold by retailers in 2005. However, they are likely still on bookshelves in consumers' homes.
Printed in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oxmoor House toll-free at (866) 696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at sunsetrecall.com.
