Fluke · Recalled
Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn 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.
- Units
- About 33,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.
- Product type
- Electrical Testers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
Incident log
No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.
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
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 MAR 11 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.