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CPSC recall · Reported October 1, 2010

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards 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 #
11701
Affected scope
About 540,000 (About 951,000 home improvement books with similar faulty wiring instructions were recalled in January 2010)
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Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala. recalled The recall involves the following 17 home improvement books. These titles are out of prin….

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock … was recalled by Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala. in October 1, 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 #11701 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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October 1, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11701 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product 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. Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Publication Date Fix-It Maps: Replacing Switches and Receptacles 0-376-07007-2 978-0-376-07007-4 January 2000 Southern Living Basic Home Repairs 0-376-09052-9 978-0-376-09052-2 January 1999 Southern Living Basic Wiring (2nd Ed.) Southern Living Basic Home Wiring Illustrated (1st Ed.) 0-376-09054-5 0-376-09041-3 978-0-376-09054-6 978-0-376-0-90416 January 1999 June 1992 Southern Living Bathrooms Planning & Remodeling 0-376-09055-3 978-0-376-09055-3 January 1999 Southern Living Home Lighting 0-376-09062-6 978-0-376-09062-1 January 1999 Southern Living Kitchens Planning & Remodeling 0-376-09067-7 978-0-376-09067-6 January 2000 Sunset Basic Wiring (3rd Ed.) Sunset Basic Home Wiring Illustrated (1st & 2nd Ed.) 0-376-01584-5 0-376-01095-9 0-376-01092-4 978-0-376-01584-6 978-0-376-01095-7 978-0-376-01092-6 March 1995 1987 1977 Southern Living Complete Patio 0-376-09081-2 0-376-09044-8 978-0-376-09081-2 978-0-376-09044-7 January 2000 September 1992 Sunset Bathrooms Planning & Remodeling 0-376-01329-X 0-376-01294-3 0-376-01293-5 0-376-01326-5 0-376-01323-0 0-376-01322-2 0-376-01321-4 978-0-376-01329-3 978-0-376-01294-4 978-0-376-01293-7 978-0-376-01326-2 978-0-376-01323-1 978-0-376-01322-4 978-0-376-01321-7 January 2000 April 1994 October 1983 September 1980 1975 1969 1963 Sunset Home Lighting 0-376-01308-7 978-0-376-01308-8 January 1998 Sunset Home Lighting Handbook 0-376-01313-3 0-376-01312-5 978-0-376-01313-2 978-0-376-01312-5 May 1988 October 1982 Sunset Home Remodeling Illustrated 0-376-01288-9 978-0-376-01288-3 September 1987 Sunset Kitchens Planning & Remodeling 0-376-01347-8 0-376-01346-X 0-376-01345-1 0-376-01335-4 0-376-01334-6 0-376-01333-8 Not Available Not Available 978-0-376-01347-7 978-0-376-01346-0 978-0-376-01345-3 978-0-376-01335-4 978-0-376-01334-7 978-0-376-01333-0 Not Available Not Available January 2000 April 1994 October 1983 1976 1974 1967 1962 1955 Sunset Basic Home Repair Handbook (HC edition) 0-376-01275-7 978-0-376-01275-3 August 1987

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 11701
Date reported October 1, 2010
Date initiated October 1, 2010
Recalling firm Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.
Affected scope About 540,000 (About 951,000 home improvement books with similar faulty wiring instructions were recalled in January 2010)
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 (11701) 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Title ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Publication Date Fix-It Maps: Replacing Switches and Receptacles 0-376-07007-2 978-0-376-07007-4 January 2000 Southern Living Basic Home Repairs 0-376-09052-9 978-0-376-09052-2 January 1999 Southern Living Basic Wiring (2nd Ed.) Southern Living Basic Home Wiring Illustrated (1st Ed.) 0-376-09054-5 0-376-09041-3 978-0-376-09054-6 978-0-376-0-90416 January 1999 June 1992 Southern Living Bathrooms Planning & Remodeling 0-376-09055-3 978-0-376-09055-3 January 1999 Southern Living Home Lighting 0-376-09062-6 978-0-376-09062-1 January 1999 Southern Living Kitchens Planning & Remodeling 0-376-09067-7 978-0-376-09067-6 January 2000 Sunset Basic Wiring (3rd Ed.) Sunset Basic Home Wiring Illustrated (1st & 2nd Ed.) 0-376-01584-5 0-376-01095-9 0-376-01092-4 978-0-376-01584-6 978-0-376-01095-7 978-0-376-01092-6 March 1995 1987 1977 Southern Living Complete Patio 0-376-09081-2 0-376-09044-8 978-0-376-09081-2 978-0-376-09044-7 January 2000 September 1992 Sunset Bathrooms Planning & Remodeling 0-376-01329-X 0-376-01294-3 0-376-01293-5 0-376-01326-5 0-376-01323-0 0-376-01322-2 0-376-01321-4 978-0-376-01329-3 978-0-376-01294-4 978-0-376-01293-7 978-0-376-01326-2 978-0-376-01323-1 978-0-376-01322-4 978-0-376-01321-7 January 2000 April 1994 October 1983 September 1980 1975 1969 1963 Sunset Home Lighting 0-376-01308-7 978-0-376-01308-8 January 1998 Sunset Home Lighting Handbook 0-376-01313-3 0-376-01312-5 978-0-376-01313-2 978-0-376-01312-5 May 1988 October 1982 Sunset Home Remodeling Illustrated 0-376-01288-9 978-0-376-01288-3 September 1987 Sunset Kitchens Planning & Remodeling 0-376-01347-8 0-376-01346-X 0-376-01345-1 0-376-01335-4 0-376-01334-6 0-376-01333-8 Not Available Not Available 978-0-376-01347-7 978-0-376-01346-0 978-0-376-01345-3 978-0-376-01335-4 978-0-376-01334-7 978-0-376-01333-0 Not Available Not Available January 2000 April 1994 October 1983 1976 1974 1967 1962 1955 Sunset Basic Home Repair Handbook (HC edition) 0-376-01275-7 978-0-376-01275-3 August 1987. Recalled by Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.. Units affected: About 540,000 (About 951,000 home improvement books with similar faulty wiring instructions were recalled in January 2010).
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 October 1, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11701.
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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