Note: Additional ISBN numbers have been added, and a related recall issued.
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Recalled "AmeriSpec Home Repair" Home Improvement Book -
Recalled "Lowe's Complete Home Improvement and Repair" Home Improvement Book -
Recalled "Sunset Basic Home Repairs" Home Improvement Book -
Recalled "Sunset Home Repair Handbook" Home Improvement Book
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.
About 951,000
For additional information, contact Oxmoor House toll-free at (866) 696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sunsetrecall.com.
Recall Details
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 |
Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
None reported.
Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala.
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