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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers

Name: CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
Brand: Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
SKU: CPSC-00014
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 9, 1999Recall ID: 00014Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the battery compartment, causing the device to lose power. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not powered, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.

Product Description & Identification

These 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 lower than 74165430. The serial number is located on the back of the unit, above the wire leads.

Affected Products

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

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Fluke-Corp-Announce-Second-Recall-of-Electrical-Testers
Title	CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/fluke-tester.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Fluke Model T-2 Electrical Tester
Hazards › Name	The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the battery compartment, causing the device to lose power. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not powered, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
Injuries › Name	Fluke is aware of two incidents involving these testers where consumers received a mild electric shock.
Products › Name	Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
Products › Type	Electrical Testers
Products › Category I D	1928
Products › Number Of Units	About 58,000
Recall I D	1526
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke to obtain a free repair kit or arrange to send your unit to Fluke for repair.
Retailers › Name	Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between December 1997 and September 1999, for about $45.
Recall Date	1999-11-09T00:00:00
Description	These 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 lower than 74165430. The serial number is located on the back of the unit, above the wire leads.
Recall Number	00014
Manufacturers › Name	Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Consumer Contact	For information on returning your unit to Fluke or obtaining a repair kit, 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/whatsnew/ProductNotices/notices_99-10-01.asp
Last Publish Date	2026-05-06T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmFluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.

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