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Product Recall Number: 15-081

Why was "Xcelite" cable stripping tools recalled?

The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.

"Xcelite" cable stripping tools
Here's product recall specific data for "Xcelite" cable stripping tools.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-081

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-02-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Xcelite" cable stripping tools

  • Description: The tools plastic end cap can fly off from the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.

  • Hazard Description: The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 327

  • Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Pressmaster AB, of Sweden

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Sweden

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed