Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recall 17167 · May 25, 2017 · Extech
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17167
- Date
- May 25, 2017
- Company
- Extech
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Digital clamp meters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Extech received two reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled digital clamp meters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.