CPSC Recalls Two Taunton Electrical Books

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Washington, D.C. - Release# 09-078

Today, Taunton Press, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, voluntarily recalled two separate electrical how-to books that contained improper instructions that could put consumers at risk.

The books recalled were Wiring a House, 3rd Edition by Rex Cauldwell and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish and the total number of books recalled is about 64,000.

Taunton advises consumers to immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information contact Taunton Press 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.

To see a copy of the official CPSC recall notice click here.

TIJ thanks Douglas Hansen, author of Electrical Inspection of Existing Dwellings for bringing this to our attention.

[Bill Kibbel]

I thought Rex Caulkwell writes books about sealants and I didn't know about the turd edition

Mike - If you correct the typos in your post, I'll look like an idiot.

[Chad Fabry]

I thought Rex Caulkwell writes books about sealants.

If you correct the typo Mike, I'll look like an idiot.

Now that's funny

[Chad Fabry]

Originally posted by Chad Fabry

I thought Rex Caulkwell writes books about sealants.

If you correct the typo Mike, I'll look like an idiot.

Now that's funny

Here's how the headline notice should read:

Notice of recall notice recalled due to multiple errors...

T

he books recalled were Wiring a House, 2rd Edition by Rex Caulkwell and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish and the total number of books recalled is about 64,000.

Is 2rd somewhere between 2nd and 3rd?

[Jim Katen]

Well, now I'm curious. What, exactly, did Mr. Cauldwell tell people to do that could get them in trouble?

I might have to go buy these books now.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Jim Katen]

One other thought. Now that the CPSC is into recalling faulty books, maybe they'll start to recall 3/4 of the home inspection reports out there.

- Jim Katen, Oregon