The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07130·Announced 2007-03-15

Amprobe Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard

Amprobe is recalling about 70,000 digital clamp meters because they may display incorrect voltage readings, posing a risk of shock or electrocution.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock/electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Amprobe Test Tools is recalling approximately 70,000 digital clamp meters used for electrical testing. The recall includes models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14, and ACD-14TRMS, excluding those with "FX" or "PLUS" suffixes. These meters measure 0 to 600 volts AC/DC and 0 to 400 amps AC. The units are red and gray, measuring 7-1/2 inches long, 2-1/2 inches wide, and 1-1/4 inches thick.

The meters can fail to provide an appropriate voltage reading, which may lead operators to believe electrical power is off. This malfunction poses a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burns. Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected meters were sold nationwide through industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers, and hardware stores from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100. Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe at (800) 350-8661 or visit www.amprobe.com/recall to obtain a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Amprobe Digital Clamp Meters used for electrical testing
Manufacturer
Amprobe Test Tools, of Everett, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Testers
Hazard
Affected units
70,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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