CPSC2001-06-19
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
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 thermal burns.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between June 1999 and March 2001, for about $49.
Affected count
Approximately 33,000
Injuries reported
Fluke has received one report of a tester that "locked-up" and stopped working. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Fluke toll-free at (800) 753-8646 between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can access Fluke's website at www.fluke.com/t2recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Fluke-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electrical-TestersDon't want to check this manually?
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