CPSC recall · Reported August 1, 2002
CPSC, Greenlee Textron Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Meters
An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to provide inaccurate voltage and current readings. A meter that inaccur…
Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee), of Rockford, Ill. recalled This recall involves certain CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters. The 8-inch meters are d….
CPSC, Greenlee Textron Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Meters was recalled by Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee), of Rockford, Ill. in August 1, 2002. Reason: An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled meters immediately and contact Greenlee to recei…. Verify recall #02218 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee), of Rockford, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to….
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- agency class
- August 1, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02218 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves certain CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters. The 8-inch meters are dark green with bright yellow features. The model number and the words "Greenlee Test Instruments" are printed across the front of the meter. A silver plate on the back of the meter displays the serial number (S/N). Serial numbers included in the recall range from 0203540001 through 0203540650. The electrical meters were made in Taiwan. CM-700 and CM-750 meters outside the above serial number range are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to provide inaccurate voltage and current readings. A meter that inaccurately indicates zero voltage or current creates the potential for electric shock or an electrocution hazard from the equipment being tested.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled meters immediately and contact Greenlee to receive a replacement meter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02218 |
| Date reported | August 1, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 1, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee), of Rockford, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 650 |
| 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 the recalled meters immediately and contact Greenlee to receive a replacement meter.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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