The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09222·Announced 2009-05-15

Fluke Digital Clamp Meters Recalled Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Fluke Corp. is recalling about 52,000 digital clamp meters because they may display incorrect voltage readings, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.

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 (shock/electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fluke Corp. of Everett, Wash., is recalling about 52,000 digital clamp meters due to a shock hazard. The affected meters can fail to provide an appropriate voltage reading, which may lead operators to falsely believe that electrical power is off. This malfunction poses a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burns.

The recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with specific model and serial number ranges, including models 333, 334, 335, 336, and 337. The instrument bodies are yellow, red, and black, and the meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC), and 0 to 400, 600, or 1000 amps alternating current. Serial numbers beginning with "S" or followed by "R" are not included in the recall. Fluke has received three reports of clamp meters displaying incorrect voltage readings, but no injuries have been reported.

These meters were sold nationwide through industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers, and some hardware stores from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375. Consumers should stop using these recalled digital clamp meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter. For additional information, consumers can contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fluke.com/33Xrecall.

The recalled product

Product
Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
Manufacturer
Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Testers
Hazard
Affected units
52,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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