Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-150 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 9, 2021
- Brand
- Klein Tools
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Model NCVT-1
- Hazard
- Shock Hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 1,690,000 (In addition, about 67,800 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 9, 2021
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Model NCVT-1 · About 1,690,000 (In addition, about 67,800 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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).; Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury.
Consumer contact
Klein Tools at 800-527-3099 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at ncvt1support@kleintools.com or online at www.kleintools.com and click on "Safety Recall Information"at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Klein Tools appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Klein Tools recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Model NCVT-1 (About 1,690,000 (In addition, about 67,800 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Testers with model numbers NCVT1 and date codes ending H7.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled non-contact voltage testers and contact Klein Tools for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 9, 2021. 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.