Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to
Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
Why was Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement. 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
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
- Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
- Company
- Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 33,000
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.
- Recall date
- March 11, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). "Fluke" and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers: Product Marking Description 1AC-AI FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester