Kole Imports · Recalled
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
- Units
- About 4,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide, from January 2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing two testers.
- Product type
- Electrical Testers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.
Incident log
CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer, when the circuit tester did not work.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to learn how to receive a refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 13 2000; last revised DEC 09 2025.