Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
Only Amprobe brand digital clamp meter models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS," are included in the recall. "Amprobe" and the model numbers are printed on the front of the units. These clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC). In addition, they measure 0 to 400 amps alternating current. The tester body is red and gray and measures 7-1/2 inches in length by 2-1/2 inches in width by 1-1/4 inches thick.
Affected Products
Amprobe Digital Clamp Meters used for electrical testing
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Amprobe-Recalls-Clamp-Meters-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6b508fa75d4f48b3ac052152bf41472f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Digital Clamp Meters |
| Hazards › Name | The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Amprobe Digital Clamp Meters used for electrical testing |
| Products › Type | Electrical Testers |
| Products › Category I D | 1928 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 70,000 |
| Recall I D | 3569 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe for a free replacement clamp meter. |
| Retailers › Name | Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | Only Amprobe brand digital clamp meter models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS," are included in the recall. "Amprobe" and the model numbers are printed on the front of the units. These clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC). In addition, they measure 0 to 400 amps alternating current. The tester body is red and gray and measures 7-1/2 inches in length by 2-1/2 inches in width by 1-1/4 inches thick. |
| Recall Number | 07130 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Amprobe Test Tools, of Everett, Wash. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Amprobe at (800) 350-8661 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.amprobe.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |