Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-05-15 · 09222
Hazards
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
Recall
Number
09222
Date
2009-05-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Retailer(s)
Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an "A." Model No. Starting With Serial No. Starting with Serial No. Ending In 333 97010000 98880240 334 97010000 98870101 335 97010000 98860104 336 96220000 98900400 337 96070000 98890607 Serial numbers that begin with "S" or are followed by "R" are not included in the recall. "Fluke" and the model number are printed on the front of the unit and the serial number on the back. The instrument body is yellow, red, and black. The clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC) and 0 to 400, 600 or 1000 amps alternating current.