CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 11067
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
Published April 26, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 14, 2010
What's the 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Recall details
- Brand
- Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
- Manufacturer
- Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US