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Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

CPSC · 16183 · published 2016-06-01

CPSC campaign 16183

Hazard

The voltage detectors can give a false "no voltage" reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.

Non-contact voltage detectors

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