CPSC2016-05-19
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Hazard
The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Klein Tools to receive postage paid labels to return the clamp meters for free replacement units.
Sold at
Home Depot and other hardware stores, industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2015 through April 2016 for between $55 and $75.
Affected count
About 114,000 (in addition, 3,300 were sold in Canada and 3,750 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Digital clamp meters
Consumer contact
Klein Tools at 800-527-3099 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.kleintools.com and click on "Safety Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information or email ClampMeterRecall@kleintools.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Digital-Clamp-Meters-Recalled-by-Klein-ToolsDon't want to check this manually?
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