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Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

Name: Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard
Brand: Pressmaster AB, of Sweden
SKU: CPSC-15081
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 19, 2015Recall ID: 15081Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Xcelite cable stripping tools

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Pressmaster-Recalls-Cable-Stripping-Tool
Title	Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15081.Xcelite.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Xcelite back
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15081.Xcelitefront.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Xcelite front
Hazards › Name	The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.
Injuries › Name	No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Xcelite cable stripping tools
Products › Type	Tools and Hardware
Products › Category I D	68038
Products › Number Of Units	About 325
Recall I D	1917
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.
Importers › Name	Pressmaster Inc., of Westmont, Ill.
Retailers › Name	Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.
Recall Date	2015-02-19T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	15081
Manufacturers › Name	Pressmaster AB, of Sweden
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Call Pressmaster at (800) 485-9184 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.pressmaster.se and under Latest News "Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-02-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Sweden

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Recalling FirmPressmaster AB, of Sweden

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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