CPSC recall · Reported June 19, 2001
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources co…
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash. recalled The model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers measure 24 to 600 volts….
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers was recalled by Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash. in June 19, 2001. Reason: The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximat…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact…. Verify recall #01515 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximat….
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- June 19, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01515 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01515 |
| Date reported | June 19, 2001 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash. |
| Affected scope | Approximately 33,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke for information on returning the …
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