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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers is CPSC recall #01515, announced on June 19, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity 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 higher than 73510000. The serial number is located on the back of the unit above the wire leads. Fluke conducted two previous recalls in November 1998 and 1999 on T2 Electrical Testers because of different electrical connection problems. Even if consumers had their testers repaired previously (serial numbers below 74165430), their testers could be part of this new recall and the serial number must be checked to determine if it is included in this recall program. The remedy is consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact fluke for information on returning the recalled unit to fluke for a free repair. fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.. Affected brand: Fluke Corp..
The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity 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 higher than 73510000. The serial number is located on the back of the unit above the wire leads. Fluke conducted two previous recalls in November 1998 and 1999 on T2 Electrical Testers because of different electrical connection problems. Even if consumers had their testers repaired previously (serial numbers below 74165430), their testers could be part of this new recall and the serial number must be checked to determine if it is included in this recall program.
Affected products
Fluke T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
Recalled brands
Fluke Corp.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit to Fluke for a free repair. Fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.
Recall date
June 19, 2001
CPSC recall #01515 covers CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 19, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity 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 higher than 73510000. The serial number is located on the back of the unit above the wire leads. Fluke conducted two previous recalls in November 1998 and 1999 on T2 Electrical Testers because of different electrical connection problems. Even if consumers had their testers repaired previously (serial numbers below 74165430), their testers could be part of this new recall and the serial number must be checked to determine if it is included in this recall program.
The CPSC remedy for recall #01515 is consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact fluke for information on returning the recalled unit to fluke for a free repair. fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Fluke-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electrical-Testers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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