CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63356r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 25, 2017

Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard

This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX650, EX655, MA160, MA61, and MA63. These models are all AC/DC clamp meters, which are electrical testing devices that measure AC/DC voltage, resistance, capacitance, frequency, temperature, continuity, and diode. Serial numbers in the following format are included in the recall: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX. Only serial numbers in this range are included in the recall. The "EXTECH" logo and the model number are printed on the front of the unit and the serial number on the back. The digital clamp meters are green and orange.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.

Contact Information

Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at meter.recall@extech.com, or online at www.extech.com and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Grainger, Platt Electric Supply stores and industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2016 through April 2017 for between $110 and $230.
Injuries
Extech received two reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17167

Product Information

Product Name
Digital clamp meters
Number of Units
1,700 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif., owner of Extech
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 855-239-8324
Website www.extech.com
Full Contact Information

Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at meter.recall@extech.com, or online at www.extech.com and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.