Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8067.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8067.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters 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 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. 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-8067.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a lighting recall: Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard. The notice was published on May 25, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,700 units are potentially affected.