Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers
CPSC Recall #01-029 — November 12, 2000
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
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Units Affected
About 4,000
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.
Manufactured In
China