Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 07130 · Mar 15, 2007 · Amprobe
70,000
units affected
70,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07130
- Date
- Mar 15, 2007
- Company
- Amprobe
- Units affected
- 70,000
- Product
- Amprobe Digital Clamp Meters used for electrical testing
- Product type
- Electrical Testers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe for a free replacement clamp meter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled amprobe digital clamp meters used for electrical testing?
Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe for a free replacement clamp meter.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.