FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2000
Release # 01-029
Kole Recall Hotline: (866) 251-0982 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif., is voluntarily
recalling about 4,000 electric circuit testers. The circuit testers can
fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of
electric shock to consumers.
CPSC has received one report of an electric shock received by a
consumer when the circuit tester did not work.
These Sterling-brand screwdriver-type circuit testers are about
5.25 inches long. The tester looks similar to a small screwdriver, and
has a clear, plastic handle. Inside the handle is a spring and small
light. The tester has a red plastic end cap. There is no writing on the
testers. The model number, "ML-24," and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on
the packaging.
Discount stores sold these circuit testers nationwide from January
2000 through September 2000. They cost about $1 for a package containing
two testers.
Consumers should stop using these recalled circuit testers
immediately. Consumers with these testers should contact Kole Imports to
learn how to receive a refund. For more information, call Kole at (866)
251-0982 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit
Kole's web site at http://www.koleimports.com/Recall.htm.
