CPSC2003-07-31
CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers
Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.
Hazard
These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.
Remedy
Contact Ideal to receive a free replacement tester.
Sold at
Electrical distributors, industrial distributors and home centers nationwide, between December 1999 and July 2003, for between $30 and $65.
Affected count
About 122,000
Injuries reported
Ideal has received 11 reports of these testers shorting out at higher voltages, resulting in the faceplate blowing off the units. Two users were burned when their units reportedly shorted out. One reportedly sustained third-degree burns on his hands, forearms, neck and face, while the other suffered second- and third-degree burns to his hands.
Manufactured in
United States, Canada
Products
Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers
Consumer contact
Ideal toll-free at (877) 557-8598 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can access Ideal's website at www.idealindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Ideal-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Voltage-Testers-Don't want to check this manually?
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