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GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC · 08603 · published 2008-08-28

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Hazard

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

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.

Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415

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