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Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #16167, announced on May 19, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1 and 0316U-A1 are included in this recall. "Klein Tools" and the model number are printed on the front of the clamp meters. The date code is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. The meters are rated CAT III 600 volts and measure voltage up to 600 volts and alternating current up to 400 amps. Only the meter in the CL110KIT is included in the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact klein tools to receive postage paid labels to return the clamp meters for free replacement units.. Affected brand: Klein Tools.
This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1 and 0316U-A1 are included in this recall. "Klein Tools" and the model number are printed on the front of the clamp meters. The date code is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. The meters are rated CAT III 600 volts and measure voltage up to 600 volts and alternating current up to 400 amps. Only the meter in the CL110KIT is included in the recall.
Affected products
Digital clamp meters
Recalled brands
Klein Tools
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Klein Tools to receive postage paid labels to return the clamp meters for free replacement units.
Recall date
May 19, 2016
CPSC recall #16167 covers Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 19, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Klein Tools digital clamp meters used to detect electrical current in wiring. Model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310 and CL110KIT with date codes 0815U-A1, 1015U-A1, 1115U-A1, 1215U-A1, 0116U-A1, 0216U-A1 and 0316U-A1 are included in this recall. "Klein Tools" and the model number are printed on the front of the clamp meters. The date code is printed on the back. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. The meters are rated CAT III 600 volts and measure voltage up to 600 volts and alternating current up to 400 amps. Only the meter in the CL110KIT is included in the recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #16167 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact klein tools to receive postage paid labels to return the clamp meters for free replacement units.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Digital-Clamp-Meters-Recalled-by-Klein-Tools. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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