Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard

Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Model NCVT-1

Date of Recall

2021-06-09

CPSC Release Number

21-150

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 1,690,000 (In addition, about 67,800 were sold in Canada.)

Distributor

Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill. 

Importer

Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill. 

Sold By

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).

Problem/Hazard

The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Consumers 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 to the users.

Injuries/Incidents

Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury. 

Description

This recall involves Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Testers with model numbers NCVT1 and date codes ending H7. The product was also sold separately and in kits.  The following model numbers are involved in the recall, all bearing date codes ending in H7.

Model Number	Description	Retail Price (U.S. $)
NCVT1	Non-Contact Voltage Tester	16.97
NCVT1SEN	Non-Contact Voltage Tester with Sensormatic Tag	16.97
NCVT1EP	Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Econo. Pack - Bubble Bag)	16.97
NCVT1A	Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Asian Packaging)	16.97
NCVT1E	Non-Contact Voltage Tester (European Packaging)	16.97
69149	KIT, 3PC, Multimeter Test Kit (Retail Clam Shell)	39.97
80018	KIT, 4PC, Residential Electrical Tool Kit (Poly-Bag & UPC Label)	49.99
80023	KIT, 3PC, Home Inspector Moisture Meter Kit, (Poly-Bag & UPC Label)	59.99
MPZ00001	KIT, 2PC, Pliers + NCVT1 Tester (Clam Shell)	51.72
MPZ00052R	KIT, 3PC, Stripper/Cutter + NCVT1 Tester + RT210 GFCI Tester (Retail Clam Shell)	67.42

The meters have a yellow body housing with a tinted gray tip and have 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 1,000 Volts.

Remedy

Replace

Consumer 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 and click on "Safety Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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