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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters is CPSC recall #02231, announced on August 19, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Multimeters are used to measure voltage, resistance and current. The recalled Fluke digital multimeters measure up to 1,000 volts alternating current (VAC) and direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "175", "177" or "179" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 7.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide. Recalled units have a serial number below 79000000. The serial number is written on the back of the instrument, under the hinged stand. The remedy is consumers should stop using these testers immediately and contact fluke for information on returning the recalled unit for a free repair.. Affected brand: Fluke Corp..
Multimeters are used to measure voltage, resistance and current. The recalled Fluke digital multimeters measure up to 1,000 volts alternating current (VAC) and direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "175", "177" or "179" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 7.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide. Recalled units have a serial number below 79000000. The serial number is written on the back of the instrument, under the hinged stand.
Affected products
Fluke Digital Multimeters
Recalled brands
Fluke Corp.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these testers immediately and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit for a free repair.
Recall date
August 19, 2002
CPSC recall #02231 covers CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 19, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Multimeters are used to measure voltage, resistance and current. The recalled Fluke digital multimeters measure up to 1,000 volts alternating current (VAC) and direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "175", "177" or "179" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 7.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide. Recalled units have a serial number below 79000000. The serial number is written on the back of the instrument, under the hinged stand.
The CPSC remedy for recall #02231 is consumers should stop using these testers immediately and contact fluke for information on returning the recalled unit for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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