Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
USNoncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
Recalling Firm: Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
Product Description & Identification
The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). "Fluke" and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers: Product Marking Description 1AC-AI FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester
Affected Products
Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Noncontact-Electrical-Tester-Recalled-by-Fluke-Due-to-Shock-or-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/32699bd4662e4310b1c859e17d0d9968.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Voltage Tester |
| Hazards › Name | The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector |
| Products › Type | Electrical Testers |
| Products › Category I D | 1928 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,000 |
| Recall I D | 164 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2010-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). "Fluke" and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers: Product Marking Description 1AC-AI FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester |
| Recall Number | 10164 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.fluke.com/1AC-A1recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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