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CPSCRecalled Dec 14, 2010 · #11067

Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard

Hazard

When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.

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Description

This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. "Extech" and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. Serial numbers that begin with "A" are not included in the recall.

Product details

Product
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
Type
Electrical Testing Equipment
Manufacturer
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
Model numbers
A, EX612, EX613, EX622, EX623, EX540, EX542, EX570
UPCs
Sold at
Industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and at online tool and test equipment retailers from January 2008 to November 2010 for between $150 and $300.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.

View the official CPSC notice