Wiring Books (Taunton Press) – Electrical Shock Risk (2008)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books
Brand
The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Taunton Press, of Newtown, Conn. is recalling Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Fin. The hazard is: The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves the 3rd Edition of Wiring a House. The paperback book's cover is white and yellow and has a photograph of a man wiring a panel. ISBN #978-1-56158-942-5 is printed on the back cover. Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish is paperback and has a green, black and white cover that shows hands wiring an electrical wall receptacle. "Taunton's" is printed at the top. ISBN #978-1-56158-815-2 is printed on the back cover.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026