Product Recall Number: 01-029
Why was Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers recalled?
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 01-029
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-11-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 electric circuit testers. The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer when the circuit tester did not work. 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. Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide from January 2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing two testers. Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to learn how to receive a refund. 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.
Hazard Description: The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 4,000
Incidents: CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer when the circuit tester did not work.
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.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed