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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 08603

Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415

Published August 28, 2008

Summary

CPSC records recall 08603, published August 28, 2008. Recalling firm: GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.; Reported units: About 8,000.

What's the hazard

The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact GIA Instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the Polariscope with a ground wire. GIA is notifying all consumers directly.

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Recall details

Brand
GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Manufacturer
GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Distributor
GIA schools, GIA's Web site, product catalogs, distributors and trade shows nationwide from January 1996 through June 2007 for between $255 and $340.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415 recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 08603 on August 28, 2008. Reported hazard: The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact GIA Instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the Polariscope with a ground wire. GIA is notifying all consumers directly.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)