Howdy Folks, I doubt that many among us blind handyfolks would purchase these particular books... But, you never know.
--Barry Read on... ///////// U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission December 30, 2008 Release #09-078 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced December 30, 2008 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 (ISBN 978-1-56158-942-5) Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish (ISBN 978-1-56158-815-2) 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 Action Required: Please return your book for a full refund. Returning your book to Taunton: - If you purchased your book from a retail store, please return the book to the store from which it was purchased for a full refund. - If you purchased your book from Taunton, print your pre-paid Merchandise Return Label for this purpose (http://www.taunton.com/customerservice/documents/ML_5650_MRLabel2_WEBWR NG.pdf). Once we have received your book, we will credit your account accordingly including any shipping fees that you paid at the time of purchase.
