Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-532.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-532.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Industrial And Electrical Distributors And Wholesalers Nationwide And At Online Tool And Test Equipment Retailers From January 2008 To November 2010 For Between $150 And $300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-532.
For additional information, contact Extech toll-free at (855) 239-8324 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.extech.com/recall
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Industrial And Electrical Distributors And Wholesalers Nationwide And At Online Tool And Test Equipment Retailers From January 2008 To November 2010 For Between $150 And $300. Recall FAQ
Industrial And Electrical Distributors And Wholesalers Nationwide And At Online Tool And Test Equipment Retailers From January 2008 To November 2010 For Between $150 And $300. is the subject of a lighting recall: Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard. The notice was published on December 14, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,100 units are potentially affected.