CPSC

Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415 Recalled for Shock Hazard

Recalled Illuminator Polariscope
Recalled Illuminator Polariscope

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

Remedy

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.

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

Products

Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415

Injuries & Incidents

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.