Fluke Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
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.
- Units
- About 58,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $45
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between December 1997 and September 1999, for about $45.
- Product type
- Electrical Testers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Incident log
Fluke is aware of two incidents involving these testers where consumers received a mild electric shock.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.