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CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers

Reported: July 31, 2003 Initiated: July 31, 2003 #03167

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.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

Contact Ideal to receive a free replacement tester.

Details

Recalling Firm: Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.
Units Affected: About 122,000
Official Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Ideal-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Voltage-Testers-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.. Units affected: About 122,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Contact Ideal to receive a free replacement tester.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 31, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03167.

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