Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard
Recall 15081 · Feb 19, 2015 · Pressmaster
325
units affected
325
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15081
- Date
- Feb 19, 2015
- Company
- Pressmaster
- Units affected
- 325
- Product
- Xcelite cable stripping tools
- Product type
- Tools and Hardware
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Pressmaster Xcelite professional stripping tool for round cables of all insulation types. The tool is black and is approximately six inches long. "Xcelite" "CJS 200" are printed on the face of the tool.
What can happen
The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled xcelite cable stripping tools?
Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.