The company says that the on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Users testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live voltage if the tester is not properly operating, posing a shock hazard. The recall includes approximately 1,690,000 units in the United States and 67,800 sold in Canada.
The meters have a yellow body housing with a tinted gray tip and feature a black pocket clip/battery cap on the back. The part/model numbers are written on the top of each unit above the brand name KLEIN TOOLS, and date codes are printed on the bottom of the unit under the brand name. The product is rated CAT IV and measures voltage up to 1,000V.
The following model numbers are included in the recall:
- NCVT1
- NCVT1SEN
- NCVT1EP
- NCVT1A
- NCVT1E
- 69149
- 80018
- 80023
- MPZ00001
- MPZ00052R
The product was sold at The Home Depot stores and industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers, and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2020 through March 2021 for about $17 (for units sold separately) and about $40-$68 (for kits).
To date, Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled non-contact voltage testers. For instructions on receiving a free replacement tool, contact Klein Tools at 800-527-3099 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.kleintools.com (click on “Safety Recall Information” at the bottom of the
