Burn or Shock Hazard Prompts Fluke to Recall Noncontact Electrical Tester
On March 11, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Fluke Corporation announced a voluntary recall of the following defective products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
Units: About 33,000
Manufacturer: Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Washington
Hazard: The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
Description: The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). “Fluke” and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers:
| Product Marking | Description |
| 1AC-AI | FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester |
Sold at: Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
