Recall: Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

Description: This recall involves the Pressmaster Xcelite professional stripping tool for round cables of all insulation types. The tool is black and is approximately six inches long. "Xcelite" "CJS 200" are printed on the face of the tool.

Name of product: Xcelite cable stripping tools

Units: About 325

Manufacturer: Pressmaster AB, of Sweden

Hazard: The tool's plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard.

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

Recall date: February 19, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Hardware and industrial supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2014 to November 2014 for about $90.

Importers: Pressmaster Inc., of Westmont, Ill.

Manufactured in: Sweden

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 15-081