CPSCGeneral Alert

Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard

Name: Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
SKU: CPSC-09222
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 15, 2009Recall ID: 09222Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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 With Serial No. Starting with Serial No. Ending In 333 97010000 98880240 334 97010000 98870101 335 97010000 98860104 336 96220000 98900400 337 96070000 98890607 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.

Affected Products

Fluke Digital Clamp Meters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Digital-Clamp-Meters-Recalled-by-Fluke-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
Title	Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a99af0a6ccc84d04bb288ef737140d79.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Fluke Digital Clamp Meter, with model number and serial number indicated
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Fluke has received three reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
Products › Type	Electrical Testers
Products › Category I D	1928
Products › Number Of Units	About 52,000
Recall I D	5317
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using these recalled Digital Clamp Meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter.
Retailers › Name	Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375.
Recall Date	2009-05-15T00:00:00
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 With Serial No. Starting with Serial No. Ending In 333 97010000 98880240 334 97010000 98870101 335 97010000 98860104 336 96220000 98900400 337 96070000 98890607 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.
Recall Number	09222
Manufacturers › Name	Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmFluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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