Klein Tools recalls digital clamp meters (CL110, CL210, CL310, CL110KIT) with date codes 0815U-A1 to 0316U-A1 due to potential shock and burn hazards from inaccurate voltage readings.
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.
Klein Tools is recalling digital clamp meters that can give false readings of electrical power being off, risking shock, electrocution, or burns. Users should stop using these meters immediately and return them for free replacements.
The meters can fail to show accurate voltage readings, causing users to mistakenly believe electrical power is off when it is actually live. This can lead to shock, electrocution, or burns if the user touches live electrical components.
Users of Klein Tools digital clamp meters with model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310, or CL110KIT and date codes 0815U-A1 through 0316U-A1 are affected. Electricians and DIYers using these meters for electrical work are most at risk.
Check the front of the meter for "Klein Tools" and the model number (CL110, CL210, CL310, or CL110KIT). The date code (0815U-A1 to 0316U-A1) is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and orange trigger/clamp mechanism.
Immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters to prevent shock, electrocution, or burns.
Contact Klein Tools to receive postage-paid labels for returning the meters and getting free replacements.
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.
CL110, CL210, CL310, and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1 through 0316U-A1.
Check the front for "Klein Tools" and model number; the date code is on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD and orange trigger/clamp mechanism.
The recall includes specific date codes; if your meter doesn't have one of the listed codes, it is not recalled.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Klein Tools to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6736 — Klein Tools Digital clamp meters Hello, I own a Digital clamp meters that is covered by recall 6736 from Klein Tools. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
