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Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

Recalled March 11, 2010 · CPSC recall 10164 · Noncontact

Picture of Recalled Voltage Tester
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.
Units
About 33,000
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.

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

What to do

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

Product
Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
Manufacturer(s)
Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
Retailers
Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.
Made in
China

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

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