Extech Instruments Digital Clamp and Multimeters recall: Electrocution Hazard
Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
Why was Extech Instruments Digital Clamp and Multimeters recalled?
When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter. Contact: For additional information, contact Extech toll-free at (855) 239-8324 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.extech.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
- Digital clamp meters and multimeters
- Company
- Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
- Quantity
- 5,100 units
- Sold at
- Industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and at online tool and test equipment retailers from January 2008 to November 2010 for between $150 and $300.
- Recall date
- December 14, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Extech received one report of a meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. "Extech" and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. Serial numbers that begin with "A" are not included in the recall.