Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Why was Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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 [email protected].
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
- Digital clamp meters
- Company
- Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 114,000 (in addition, 3,300 were sold in Canada and 3,750 in Mexico)
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 19, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1 and 0316U-A1 are included in this recall. "Klein Tools" and the model number are printed on the front of the clamp meters. The date code is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. The meters are rated CAT III 600 volts and measure voltage up to 600 volts and alternating current up to 400 amps. Only the meter in the CL110KIT is included in the recall.