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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.
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
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.
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.
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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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