CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-11-13). Hazards: electric shock. Models: ML-24. About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01029 |
| Published | 2000-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-09 |
| Product category | Electrical Testers |
| Products | Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers |
| Firm named in the title | Kole Imports |
| Firms | Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Model numbers | ML-24 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide, from January 2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing two testers. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to learn how to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a consumer, when the circuit tester did not work.
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