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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Hand Tools

Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 19, 2015
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Summary

Pressmaster has recalled approximately 325 Xcelite professional cable stripping tools. The tool's plastic end cap can fly off with significant force during use or while in storage, potentially striking the user or bystanders. These black, six-inch tools were sold at hardware stores and online at Amazon.com between August 2014 and November 2014 for about $90. Consumers should immediately stop using the tool and contact Pressmaster for a free replacement.

Risk

The plastic end cap of the tool can spontaneously detach and be propelled with force, posing a risk of impact injuries to the face, eyes, or body. While no injuries have been reported yet, the failure can occur even while the tool is not in active use.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your tool to see if it is a black, six-inch long cable stripper with 'Xcelite' and 'CJS 200' printed on the face of the product.
  2. Immediately stop using any affected Xcelite CJS 200 stripping tools and store them in a secure container to prevent injury if the cap detaches.
  3. Contact Pressmaster at (800) 485-9184 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.pressmaster.se to arrange for a free replacement tool.
  4. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to return the recalled product safely.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Xcelite professional cable stripping tool
Model:
CJS 200
Date Ranges: Sold August 2014 to November 2014

Product Images

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15081
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Pressmaster AB, of Sweden
Sold By: Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.
Manufactured In: Sweden
Units Affected: About 325
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Pressmaster Inc., of Westmont, Ill.
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 19, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response