CPSC: Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
Summary Statement
Several models of Fluke Digital Clamp Meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading and are recalled.
2009
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2009 Release # 09-222 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 983-5853 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
Units: About 52,000
Manufacturer: Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Hazard: The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Fluke has received three reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an “A.”
| Model No. Starting With | Serial No. Starting with | Serial No. Ending In |
| 333 | 97010000 | 98880240 |
| 334 | 97010000 | 98870101 |
| 335 | 97010000 | 98860104 |
| 336 | 96220000 | 98900400 |
| 337 | 96070000 | 98890607 |
Serial numbers that begin with “S” or are followed by “R” are not included in the recall. “Fluke” and the model number are printed on the front of the unit and the serial number on the back. The instrument body is yellow, red, and black. The clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC) and 0 to 400, 600 or 1000 amps alternating current.
Sold at: Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled Digital Clamp Meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.fluke.com/33Xrecall
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