Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: July 31, 2003 Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 122,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.
- Remedy:
- Contact Ideal to receive a free replacement tester.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 122,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03167