GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 08603 · announced August 28, 2008 · Gia Instruments · 8,000 units affected
The product
The recalled polariscopes are white in color with model number 415000 or 415 printed on the underside of the instrument. A polariscope is an instrument used by gemologists to assist in gem identification.
The hazard
The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): GIA has received four reports of consumers experiencing minor electric shock.
Sold at: GIA schools, GIA's Web site, product catalogs, distributors and trade shows nationwide from January 1996 through June 2007 for between $255 and $340.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact GIA Instruments at (800) 421-8161 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gia.edu
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.