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Canadian Tire Corporation recalls Mastercraft Multimeter Kit
- Starting date:
- December 11, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 11, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Suspected quality concern
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37127
Affected products
Mastercraft Multimeter Kit
Product description
This voluntary recall involves the Mastercraft Multimeter Kit identified by product number 52-0727. The affected multimeter kit includes a digital multimeter, non-contact voltage detector, socket tester, and test leads.
Hazard identified
This product is being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure due to concerns that the unit may not accurately detect voltage levels, posing a potential safety concern.
Neither Health Canada nor Canadian Tire has received any reports of injury related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 8,835 units of the recalled multimeter kits were sold at Canadian Tire stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled multimeter kits were sold from June 2013 to November 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the affected multimeter immediately and return it to their local Canadian Tire store for a refund.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.