Safety regulator, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
Recall 01515 · Jun 19, 2001 · Fluke Corp.
33,000
units affected
33,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01515
- Date
- Jun 19, 2001
- Company
- Fluke Corp.
- Units affected
- 33,000
- Product
- Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
- Product type
- Electrical Testers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "T2" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 6.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide and 1.25 inches thick. The wire leads are black and have one black and one red probe. Recalled units have a serial number higher than 73510000. The serial number is located on the back of the unit above the wire leads. Fluke conducted two previous recalls in November 1998 and 1999 on T2 Electrical Testers because of different electrical connection problems. Even if consumers had their testers repaired previously (serial numbers below 74165430), their testers could be part of this new recall and the serial number must be checked to determine if it is included in this recall program.
What can happen
The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit to Fluke for a free repair. Fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fluke has received one report of a tester that "locked-up" and stopped working. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between June 1999 and March 2001, for about $49.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fluke t-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers?
Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit to Fluke for a free repair. Fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and.
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.