Recalls / 2016-06-01

Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

16183 · Recalled 2016-06-01 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. The recalled voltage detectors are cylindrical shaped, about six inches long and about two inches in circumference. They are brownish gold in color with a black center insert. "Southwire," the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the voltage detectors. They have red LED lights to indicate the presence of live electric current. Model 40110N detects voltage from 100 to 1,000 VAC. Model 40120N detects voltage from 24 to 1,000 VAC.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Non-contact voltage detectors		About 1.2 million (in addition, 3,640 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Southwire Company LLC
Made in: China
Sold at: Lowe's, other home, hardware, online at lowes.com, other websites

Consumer contact

Southwire toll-free at 855-798-6657 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southwire.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 16183. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.