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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers

Name: CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
Brand: Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
SKU: CPSC-01515
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 19, 2001Recall ID: 01515Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.

Product Description & Identification

The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "T2" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 6.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide and 1.25 inches thick. The wire leads are black and have one black and one red probe. Recalled units have a serial number higher than 73510000. The serial number is located on the back of the unit above the wire leads. Fluke conducted two previous recalls in November 1998 and 1999 on T2 Electrical Testers because of different electrical connection problems. Even if consumers had their testers repaired previously (serial numbers below 74165430), their testers could be part of this new recall and the serial number must be checked to determine if it is included in this recall program.

Affected Products

Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Fluke-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electrical-Testers
Title	CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/fluke-tester.jpeg
Images › Caption	Recalled T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity tester
Hazards › Name	The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
Injuries › Name	Fluke has received one report of a tester that "locked-up" and stopped working. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
Products › Type	Electrical Testers
Products › Category I D	1928
Products › Number Of Units	Approximately 33,000
Recall I D	1943
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit to Fluke for a free repair. Fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.
Retailers › Name	Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between June 1999 and March 2001, for about $49.
Recall Date	2001-06-19T00:00:00
Description	The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "T2" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 6.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide and 1.25 inches thick. The wire leads are black and have one black and one red probe. Recalled units have a serial number higher than 73510000. The serial number is located on the back of the unit above the wire leads. Fluke conducted two previous recalls in November 1998 and 1999 on T2 Electrical Testers because of different electrical connection problems. Even if consumers had their testers repaired previously (serial numbers below 74165430), their testers could be part of this new recall and the serial number must be checked to determine if it is included in this recall program.
Recall Number	01515
Manufacturers › Name	Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Consumer Contact	Consumers should call Fluke toll-free at (800) 753-8646 between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can access Fluke's website at www.fluke.com/t2recall
Last Publish Date	2026-04-21T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmFluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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