CPSCGeneral Alert

Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

Name: Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Brand: Digital Clamp Meters
SKU: CPSC-16167
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 19, 2016Recall ID: 16167Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1 and 0316U-A1 are included in this recall. "Klein Tools" and the model number are printed on the front of the clamp meters. The date code is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. The meters are rated CAT III 600 volts and measure voltage up to 600 volts and alternating current up to 400 amps. Only the meter in the CL110KIT is included in the recall.

Affected Products

Digital clamp meters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Digital-Clamp-Meters-Recalled-by-Klein-Tools
Title	Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16167.16167.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Klein Tools clamp meters
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16167.16167b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Klein Tools clamp meters
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Digital clamp meters
Products › Type	Electrical Testing Equipment
Products › Category I D	68054
Products › Number Of Units	About 114,000 (in addition, 3,300 were sold in Canada and 3,750 in Mexico)
Recall I D	6736
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Retailers › Name	Home Depot and other hardware stores, industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2015 through April 2016 for between $55 and $75.
Recall Date	2016-05-19T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1 and 0316U-A1 are included in this recall. "Klein Tools" and the model number are printed on the front of the clamp meters. The date code is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. The meters are rated CAT III 600 volts and measure voltage up to 600 volts and alternating current up to 400 amps. Only the meter in the CL110KIT is included in the recall.
Recall Number	16167
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › 1 › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58398r-eng.php
Inconjunctions › 2 › U R L	http://www.profeco.gob.mx/alertas/alertas16.asp
Consumer 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.
Last Publish Date	2016-05-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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