Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-05-25 · 17167
Hazards
The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.
Recall
Number
17167
Date
2017-05-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Digital clamp meters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Grainger, Platt Electric Supply stores and industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2016 through April 2017 for between $110 and $230.
Importer(s)
FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif., owner of Extech
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX650, EX655, MA160, MA61, and MA63. These models are all AC/DC clamp meters, which are electrical testing devices that measure AC/DC voltage, resistance, capacitance, frequency, temperature, continuity, and diode. Serial numbers in the following format are included in the recall: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX. Only serial numbers in this range are included in the recall. The "EXTECH" logo and the model number are printed on the front of the unit and the serial number on the back. The digital clamp meters are green and orange.