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CPSC recall · Reported January 8, 2010

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers

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…

Recall #
10104
Affected scope
About 951,000
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Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala. recalled The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below: Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 P….

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock … was recalled by Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala. in January 8, 2010. Reason: The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incor…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full r…. Verify recall #10104 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala. issued this CPSC recall-The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incor….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10104 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below: Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Publication Date AmeriSpec Home Repair Handbook 0-376-00180-1 978-0-376-00180-1 January 2006 Lowe's Complete Home Improvement and Repair 0-376-00922-5 0-376-01098-3 978-0-376-00922-7 978-0-376-01098-8 September 2005 December 1999 Lowe's Complete Home Wiring 0-376-00928-4 978-0-376-00928-9 May 2008 Sunset Basic Home Repairs 0-376-01581-0 0-376-01025-8 978-0-376-01581-5 978-0-376-01025-4 February 1995 January 1975 Sunset Complete Home Wiring 0-376-01594-2 978-0-376-01594-5 December 1999 Sunset Complete Patio Book 0-376-01411-3 0-376-01397-4 0-376-01399-0 978-0-376-01411-5 978-0-376-01397-2 978-0-376-01399-6 January 2006 January 1998 April 1990 Sunset Home Repair Handbook 0-376-01258-7 0-376-01256-0 978-0-376-01258-6 978-0-376-01256-2 October 1998 February 1985 Sunset Water Gardens 0-376-03849-7 978-0-376-03849-4 January 2004 Sunset You Can Build - Wiring 0-376-01596-9 978-0-376-01596-9 January 2009

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 10104
Date reported January 8, 2010
Date initiated January 8, 2010
Recalling firm Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.
Affected scope About 951,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.

  • Check the recall number (10104) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves nine home improvement books, as listed below: Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Publication Date AmeriSpec Home Repair Handbook 0-376-00180-1 978-0-376-00180-1 January 2006 Lowe's Complete Home Improvement and Repair 0-376-00922-5 0-376-01098-3 978-0-376-00922-7 978-0-376-01098-8 September 2005 December 1999 Lowe's Complete Home Wiring 0-376-00928-4 978-0-376-00928-9 May 2008 Sunset Basic Home Repairs 0-376-01581-0 0-376-01025-8 978-0-376-01581-5 978-0-376-01025-4 February 1995 January 1975 Sunset Complete Home Wiring 0-376-01594-2 978-0-376-01594-5 December 1999 Sunset Complete Patio Book 0-376-01411-3 0-376-01397-4 0-376-01399-0 978-0-376-01411-5 978-0-376-01397-2 978-0-376-01399-6 January 2006 January 1998 April 1990 Sunset Home Repair Handbook 0-376-01258-7 0-376-01256-0 978-0-376-01258-6 978-0-376-01256-2 October 1998 February 1985 Sunset Water Gardens 0-376-03849-7 978-0-376-03849-4 January 2004 Sunset You Can Build - Wiring 0-376-01596-9 978-0-376-01596-9 January 2009. Recalled by Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.. Units affected: About 951,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 8, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10104.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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