Non-contact voltage detectors
CPSC Recall #16-183 — June 1, 2016
Product
Non-contact voltage detectors
Description
The voltage detectors can give a false or “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires for electric current.
Hazard
The voltage detectors can give a false “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution, and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.
Units Affected
About 1.2 million (in addition, 3,640 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Lowe’s and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013 through February 2016 for about $15.
Manufacturer
"Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga."
Manufactured In
China