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Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard

CPSC · 17167 · published 2017-05-25

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Hazard

The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.

Remedy

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

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Digital clamp meters