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Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

Recall 10-164 · March 11, 2010 · Fluke

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-164 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 11, 2010
Brand
Fluke
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
Hazard
Shock or Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Units
About 33,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector · About 33,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.; Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash..

Injuries or incidents reported

No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

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 history and context

Fluke appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Fluke recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector (About 33,000 units). The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock or Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.