Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
Recall 11067 · Dec 14, 2010 · Extech Instruments
5,100
units affected
5,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11067
- Date
- Dec 14, 2010
- Company
- Extech Instruments
- Units affected
- 5,100
- Product
- Digital clamp meters and multimeters
- Product type
- Electrical Testing Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Extech received one report of a meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.