Solenoid Voltage Testers (Ideal Industries) – Model Number Issue (2003)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers
Brand
Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ideal Industries Inc., of Sycamore, Ill. is recalling Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers. The hazard is: These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Contact Ideal to receive a free replacement tester.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026