CPSC2016-06-01
Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Hazard
The voltage detectors can give a false "no voltage" reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.
Sold at
Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013 through February 2016 for about $15.
Affected count
About 1.2 million (in addition, 3,640 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Non-contact voltage detectors
Consumer contact
Southwire toll-free at 855-798-6657 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southwire.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-DetectorsDon't want to check this manually?
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