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CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers

Recalled November 13, 2000 · CPSC recall 01029 · Kole Imports

Recalled circuit tester
Hazard
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to learn how to receive a refund.
Units
About 4,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer, when the circuit tester did not work.

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.

What to do

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

Product
Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers
Imported by
Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.
Retailers
Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide, from January 2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing two testers.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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