The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16167·Announced 2016-05-19

Klein Tools Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

Klein Tools is recalling about 114,000 digital clamp meters because they may fail to give accurate voltage readings, posing shock, electrocution, and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock/electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill., is recalling about 114,000 digital clamp meters sold in the United States. The recall also includes 3,300 units sold in Canada and 3,750 units sold in Mexico. The affected meters are used to detect electrical current in wiring and are rated CAT III 600 volts.

The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off. This failure poses shock, electrocution, and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recall involves model numbers CL110, CL210, CL310, and CL110KIT with specific date codes printed on the back of the device. The meters are black with a backlit LCD display and an orange trigger and clamp mechanism. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Klein Tools to receive postage paid labels to return the clamp meters for free replacement units.

The recalled product

Product
Digital clamp meters
Manufacturer
Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Testing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
114,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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