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Sunset Publishing Recalls Do-It-Yourself Books Due To Dangers

You’ve probably heard of dangerous appliances, defective children’s furniture, and other dangerous products – but how can a book hurt you? Last week popular do-it-yourself publisher Sunset Publishing and Oxmoor House recalled six different home improvement books that contain instructions that could lead to dangerous electrocutions or possible fires.

The recall, which is taking place with the help of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, involves over one million books published since 1975. Although many have asked about specifics regarding the dangerous entries, paragraphs, or diagrams in the book, the company (which is owned by Time) would not take about specific pages or projects, saying that different editions of the books contained different problems.

Many emphasized that it is difficult to learn any type of home repair from a book, and that even simple home repairs involving electricity can be potentially dangerous. The recall involves books such as "Sunset Basic Home Repairs," "Sunset Complete Home Wiring" "Sunset Complete Patio Book" and “Sunset You Can Build – Wiring” in addition to several home repair books sold by Lowes and under the Lowes name, such as "Lowe's Complete Home Improvement and Repair.” The books have been removed from the home improvement store and shipped back to the publisher for refunds.

Many libraries have also removed the books from circulation following the dangerous product recall.

Those who own the books or who would like more information can call the company at (866) 696-7602 or visit their website at www.sunsetrecall.com. You should also report any related product injuries to the CPSC.

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