Recalls: Electrical Testing Equipment :: Consumer Recalls

June 1, 2016 Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. The recalled voltage detectors are cylindrical shaped, about six inches long and about two inches in circumference. They are brownish gold in color with a black center insert. "Southwire," the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the voltage detectors. They have red LED lights to indicate the presence of live electric current. Model 40110N detects voltage from 100 to 1,000 VAC. Model 40120N detects voltage from 24 to 1,000 VAC. Read more.

December 14, 2010 Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard

This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. “Extech” and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. Serial numbers that begin with "A" are not included in the recall. Read more.

March 11, 2010 Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). “Fluke” and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers: Read more.

May 15, 2009 Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard

This recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an “A.” Read more.

March 15, 2007 Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard

Only Amprobe brand digital clamp meter models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS," are included in the recall. "Amprobe" and the model numbers are printed on the front of the units. These clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC). In addition, they measure 0 to 400 amps alternating current. The tester body is red and grey and measures 7-1/2 inches in length by 2-1/2 inches in width by 1-1/4 inches thick. Read more.