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Product recall · CPSCMay 25, 2017Worth checking
Extech Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Who to contact: Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at meter.recall@extech.com, or online at www.extech.com and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 1,700 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- May 25, 2017
- Brand
- FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif., owner of Extech
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Extech received two reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
EX650
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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