Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 21150. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live voltage if the tester is not properly operating, posing a shock hazard to the users.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled non-contact voltage testers and contact Klein Tools for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool.
CPSC recall 21150 has the recall date 9 Jun 2021. The notice names the firm Klein Tools. The recall has about 1,690,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,690,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Testers with model numbers NCVT1 and date codes ending H7. The product was also sold separately and in kits. The following model numbers are involved in the recall, all bearing date codes ending in H7. Model Number Description Retail Price (U.S. $) NCVT1 Non-Contact Voltage Tester 16.97 NCVT1SEN Non-Contact Voltage Tester with Sensormatic Tag 16.97 NCVT1EP Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Econo. Pack - Bubble Bag) 16.97 NCVT1A Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Asian Packaging) 16.97 NCVT1E Non-Contact Voltage Tester (European Packaging) 16.97 69149 KIT, 3PC, Multimeter Test Kit (Retail Clam Shell) 39.97 80018 KIT, 4PC, Residential Electrical Tool Kit (Poly-Bag & UPC Label) 49.99 80023 KIT, 3PC, Home Inspector Moisture Meter Kit, (Poly-Bag & UPC Label) 59.99 MPZ00001 KIT, 2PC, Pliers + NCVT1 Tester (Clam Shell) 51.72 MPZ00052R KIT, 3PC, Stripper/Cutter + NCVT1 Tester + RT210 GFCI Tester (Retail Clam Shell) 67.42 The meters have a yellow body housing with a tinted gray tip and have a black pocket clip/battery cap on the back. The part/model numbers are written on the top of each unit above the brand name KLEIN TOOLS and date codes are… |
| Product | Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Model NCVT-1, About 1,690,000 (In addition, about 67,800 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | The Home Depot stores and industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2020 through March 2021 for about $17 (for units sold separately) and about $40-$68 (for kits). |
| Importer | Klein Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,690,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Klein Tools
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2023 | Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 19 May 2016 | Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21150The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21150. https://recallregister.com/product/9082-non-contact-voltage-testers-recalled-by-klein-tools-due-to-shock-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21150 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Klein Tools has received two reports of incidents of the voltage tester not working properly, including one shock injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot stores and industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2020 through March 2021 for about $17 (for units sold separately) and about $40-$68 (for kits).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21150?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21150?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,690,000 (In addition, about 67,800 were sold in Canada)