Amprobe Clamp Meters recall: Shock Hazard
Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Amprobe Clamp Meters recalled?
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe for a free replacement clamp meter. Contact: For additional information, contact Amprobe at (800) 350-8661 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.amprobe.com/recall
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Amprobe Digital Clamp Meters used for electrical testing
- Company
- Amprobe Test Tools, of Everett, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 70,000
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100.
- Recall date
- March 15, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Only Amprobe brand digital clamp meter models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS," are included in the recall. "Amprobe" and the model numbers are printed on the front of the units. These clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC). In addition, they measure 0 to 400 amps alternating current. The tester body is red and gray and measures 7-1/2 inches in length by 2-1/2 inches in width by 1-1/4 inches thick.