Digital clamp meters
CPSC Recall #16-167 — May 19, 2016
Product
Digital clamp meters
Description
"The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off."
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 114,000 (in addition, 3,300 were sold in Canada and 3,750 in Mexico)
Sold At
"Home Depot and other hardware stores, industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2015 through April 2016 for between $55 and $75."
Importer
Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Manufactured In
China