Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 14, 2010 CPSC #11067

Quick answer

Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard is CPSC recall #11067, announced on December 14, 2010. The CPSC cites the following 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact extech for a free replacement meter.. Affected brand: Extech Instruments.

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.

Affected products

Digital clamp meters and multimeters

Recalled brands

Extech Instruments

Remedy

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

Recall date

December 14, 2010

Categories

Electrical Testing Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11067?

CPSC recall #11067 covers Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 14, 2010. The CPSC cites the following 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11067?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11067 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact extech for a free replacement meter.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Extech-Instruments-Recalls-Digital-Clamp-and-Multimeters-due-to-Electrocution-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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