CPSCMay 19, 2016consumer
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to 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.
Brands named
klein toolsdigitaldigital clamp
Recall history
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