CPSC recall · Reported December 14, 2010
Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an e…
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass. recalled This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 a….
Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard was recalled by Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass. in December 14, 2010. Reason: When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters…. Verify recall #11067 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator….
- None
- agency class
- 5K units
- affected scope
- December 14, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11067 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 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.
Reason for recall
When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11067 |
| Date reported | December 14, 2010 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass. |
| Affected scope | 5,100 units |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replaceme…
- Check the recall number (11067) 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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