Oxmoor House recalls 17 out-of-print home improvement books from 1962-2005 due to faulty wiring instructions that could cause electrical shock or fire. Consumers should stop using and get a refund.
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.
Oxmoor House recalled 17 home improvement books from 1962 to 2005 because their wiring instructions had errors that could lead to electrical shock or fire. These books are out of print but may still be in homes, so affected consumers should stop using them and get a refund.
The books contain incorrect wiring diagrams and instructions that could lead to improper electrical installations. If someone follows the faulty instructions, they might cause a shock or fire hazard when working with electrical systems.
Homeowners who own any of the 17 recalled books from 1962 to 2005 are affected. Those who have used the books for electrical wiring repairs or installations are at highest risk of shock or fire.
Check for the book titles listed in the recall: Fix-It Maps, Southern Living Basic Home Repairs, and other home improvement books with ISBNs from the list. These books were last sold in 2005 but may still be on shelves.
Immediately stop using the recalled home improvement books as they contain faulty wiring instructions that could cause shock or fire.
Reach out to Oxmoor House for a full refund of the books.
Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
Yes, the books are out of print but may still be on home bookshelves since they were last sold in 2005.
17 home improvement books from 1962 to 2005 are recalled.
Stop using the book immediately and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Oxmoor House to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 810 — Oxmoor House Home Improvement Books Hello, I own a Home Improvement Books that is covered by recall 810 from Oxmoor House. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
