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Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard

  • Recalled Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
Name of Product:
Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
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.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 15, 2009
Units:

About 52,000

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.

Recall Details

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 WithSerial No. Starting withSerial No. Ending In
3339701000098880240
3349701000098870101
3359701000098860104
3369622000098900400
3379607000098890607

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these recalled Digital Clamp Meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter.

Incidents/Injuries:

Fluke has received three reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375.
Manufacturer(s):
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-222

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