Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 09222 · May 15, 2009 · Fluke Corp.
52,000
units affected
52,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09222
- Date
- May 15, 2009
- Company
- Fluke Corp.
- Units affected
- 52,000
- Product
- Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
- Product type
- Electrical Testers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled Digital Clamp Meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fluke has received three reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fluke digital clamp meters?
Consumers should stop using these recalled Digital Clamp Meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.