WASHINGTON - Oxmoor House yesterday recalled nearly 1 million home improvement books because of errors that could lead do-it-yourselfers to make risky mistakes while installing or repairing their electrical wiring.
The errors in technical diagrams and wiring instructions could cause people to be shocked or create a fire hazard.
In announcing the voluntary recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said no incidents have been reported.
Oxmoor House of Birmingham, Ala., published the 951,000 recalled books.
Readers might have bought some of the books more than three decades ago.
Bookstores and home improvement stores across the country sold the books from January 1975 through December 2009.
Consumers can call 866-696-7602 for more details.
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