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Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard

Name of Product:
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
危险:
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.
补救:
Replace
Recall Date:
十二月 14, 2010
单位:
5,100 units
消费者联系

For additional information, contact Extech toll-free at (855) 239-8324 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.extech.com/recall

回收的详情

说明:

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.

补救:

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

事故/伤亡:

Extech received one report of a meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
产地:
China
召回数量:
11-067

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