CPSC recall · Reported May 3, 2004
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components
The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in inco…
Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. recalled The recalled test leads are red and black with no permanent probes attached. They have th….
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components was recalled by Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. in May 3, 2004. Reason: The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled modular test leads immediately and contact Fluke…. Verify recall #04131 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and….
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- May 3, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04131 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 recalled test leads are red and black with no permanent probes attached. They have the Fluke logo on the connector ends. They were sold individually, as well as with a variety of Fluke multimeters and accessory kits. The recall includes only Fluke Model TL221, TL222 and TL224 test leads. The model numbers are not written on the test leads, but are written on the packaging or on product documents. The recall does not include Fluke test leads with permanently attached test probes, and does not include test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol, shown below, either on a tag around the silicon wire or molded onto the connector end. Fluke test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol are not included in the recall.
Reason for recall
The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard, if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled modular test leads immediately and contact Fluke for information on getting free replacement components.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04131 |
| Date reported | May 3, 2004 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 110,000 |
| 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 the recalled modular test leads immediately and contact Fluke for information on getting free replace…
- Check the recall number (04131) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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