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Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard

Recalled 2015-02-19. Impact injury hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 325Units

2015-02-19Recall date

None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: 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.
The 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.
Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the cable stripping tool and contact Pressmaster to return the product for a free replacement.

The details

Products	Xcelite cable stripping tools
Made by	Pressmaster AB
Imported by	Pressmaster Inc
Made in	Sweden
Sold at	Amazon
CPSC recall number	15081

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.