Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-12-14 · 11067
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11067
Date
2010-12-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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.