CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
Why was CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers recalled?
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to learn how to receive a refund. Contact: For more information, call Kole at (866) 251-0982 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit Kole's website at http://www.koleimports.com/Recall.htm
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers
- Company
- Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 4,000
- Sold at
- Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide, from January 2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing two testers.
- Recall date
- November 13, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer, when the circuit tester did not work.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers are about 5.25 inches long. The tester looks similar to a small screwdriver, and has a clear, plastic handle. Inside the handle is a spring and small light. The tester has a red plastic end cap. There is no writing on the testers. The model number, "ML-24," and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the packaging.