Test light

Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Electronic test equipment, Test light

The part/model numbers are written on the top of each unit above the brand name KLEIN TOOLS and date codes are printed on the bottom of the unit under the brand name.

Key Points: 
  • The part/model numbers are written on the top of each unit above the brand name KLEIN TOOLS and date codes are printed on the bottom of the unit under the brand name.
  • The product is rated CAT IV and measures voltage up to 1,000 Volts.
  • Incidents/Injuries: Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury.
  • Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75769...
    This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Safety Device for Electrical Work Areas (NPL-292)

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 20, 2020
Electromagnetism, Electrical engineering, Electrical wiring, Electricity, Stray voltage, Test light, Electrical wiring in the United Kingdom, Punta Gorda, XLR, Electrical network

PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Regardless of the electrical wiring project, there is always a danger from an unsuspected live circuit.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Regardless of the electrical wiring project, there is always a danger from an unsuspected live circuit.
  • Thanks to the innovative thinking of an inventor from Punta Gorda, Fla., electrical work has become much safer.
  • He developed a prototype for XLR-9 FOREIGN VOLTAGE DETECTOR to alert workers to the presence of stray voltage in their vicinity.
  • As such, it protects users against exposure to electricity, which will save lives and prevent injuries.

InventHelp Presents Enhanced Voltage Detector (BTM-2675)

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 17, 2020
Electronic test equipment, Test light

"I came up with this safety device to warn of dangerous voltages."

Key Points: 
  • "I came up with this safety device to warn of dangerous voltages."
  • He developed the patent pending VOLTAGE DETECTOR to warn of a dangerous voltage in a downed power line.
  • The original design was submitted to the Baltimore sales office of InventHelp.
  • 18-BTM-2675, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.