CPSC2002-08-19
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Hazard
The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC voltages above 500 volts. Users can misinterpret the delayed reading to mean that high voltage is not present. If high voltage is present, users could be exposed to a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these testers immediately and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit for a free repair.
Sold at
Home and hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, from January 2001 through October 2001, for between $170 and $215.
Affected count
About 40,000
Injuries reported
Fluke has received four reports from Canada and Australia, in which users experienced a delayed response, while measuring high voltage, though no injuries were reported.
Products
Fluke Digital Multimeters
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Fluke at (800) 260-4819 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at the Fluke website www.fluke.com/170recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Fluke-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Digital-MultimetersDon't want to check this manually?
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