CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
Published: November 13, 2000Recall ID: 01029Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kole-Imports-Announce-Recall-of-Circuit-Testers |
| Title | CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/circuit-tester.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled circuit tester |
| Hazards › Name | The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer, when the circuit tester did not work. |
| Products › Name | Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers |
| Products › Type | Electrical Testers |
| Products › Category I D | 1928 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 284 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to learn how to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide, from January 2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing two testers. |
| Recall Date | 2000-11-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 01029 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |