Southwire Recalls Non-Contact Voltage Detectors

Southwire Recalls Non-Contact Voltage Detectors

June 27, 2016

This recall expansion involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N, sold as part of the Multimeter kit.

The recalled voltage detectors are designed to alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. 

About 3700 units of the recalled voltage detectors were sold in Canada from June 2013 to February 2016 at various home and hardware stores and online. 

Description

The voltage detectors

  • are cylindrically shaped, about 15 centimetres (6 inches) long and about 2 centimetres (1 inch) in diameter
  • are brown and black in colour with a white tip
  • have a red LED light to indicate the presence of live electric current

“Southwire”, the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the product. The product has UL certification file number E36189. 

Hazard identified 

The voltage detectors can give a false or “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers. Neither Health Canada nor Southwire Company LLC have received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.

Southwire Company LLC has received one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector in the United States, where the user reportedly received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.

What you should do 

Immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire Company LLC for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector. 

For more information, contact Southwire Company LLC toll free at 1-855-798-6657 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or through the company website and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

 

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