Reported May 19, 2016
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Klein Tools of Lincolnshire, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Klein Tools at 800-527-3099 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.kleintools.com and click on "Safety Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information or email ClampMeterRecall@kleintools.com.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Digital clamp meters
- Amount recalled
- About 114,000 (in addition, 3,300 were sold in Canada and 3,750 in Mexico)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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