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CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers

U.S. CPSCBurnsJul 31, 2003
Recalled Ideal Solenoid Voltage Tester, model 61-075
Recalled Ideal Solenoid Voltage Tester, model 61-075
Recalled Ideal Solenoid Voltage Tester, model 61-076
Recalled Ideal Solenoid Voltage Tester, model 61-076

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Hazard

These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.

Remedy

Contact Ideal to receive a free replacement tester.

Incidents & injuries

Ideal has received 11 reports of these testers shorting out at higher voltages, resulting in the faceplate blowing off the units. Two users were burned when their units reportedly shorted out. One reportedly sustained third-degree burns on his hands, forearms, neck and face, while the other suffered second- and third-degree burns to his hands.

Product description

These are Ideal voltage and voltage/continuity testers with model numbers 61-065, 61-066, 61-067, 61-076, 61-079, and 61-080. "IDEAL" and the model number are located on the front of the tester. The tester body is yellow. The wire leads have one black and one red test probe. Recalled units were manufactured between November 1999 and May 2002. Contact Ideal to determine if your electrical tester is included in this recall.

Sold on

Electrical distributors, industrial distributors and home centers nationwide, between December 1999 and July 2003, for between $30 and $65.

Contact the company

Ideal toll-free at (877) 557-8598 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can access Ideal's website at www.idealindustries.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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