Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7755.
This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. The recalled voltage detectors are cylindrical shaped, about six inches long and about two inches in circumference. They are brownish gold in color with a black center insert. "Southwire," the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the voltage detectors. They have red LED lights to indicate the presence of live electric current. Model 40110N detects voltage from 100 to 1,000 VAC. Model 40120N detects voltage from 24 to 1,000 VAC.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7755.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Lowe's And Other Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide And Online At Lowes.com And Other Websites From June 2013 Through February 2016 For About $15. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7755.
Southwire toll-free at 855-798-6657 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southwire.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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Lowe's And Other Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide And Online At Lowes.com And Other Websites From June 2013 Through February 2016 For About $15. Recall FAQ
Lowe's And Other Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide And Online At Lowes.com And Other Websites From June 2013 Through February 2016 For About $15. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on June 1, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.