CPSC2010-03-11
Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
Hazard
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.
Sold at
Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.
Affected count
About 33,000
Injuries reported
No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.fluke.com/1AC-A1recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Noncontact-Electrical-Tester-Recalled-by-Fluke-Due-to-Shock-or-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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