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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers

U.S. CPSCBurnsElectric shockNov 9, 1999
Recalled Fluke Model T-2 Electrical Tester
Recalled Fluke Model T-2 Electrical Tester

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the battery compartment, causing the device to lose power. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not powered, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these voltage and continuity testers immediately, and contact Fluke to obtain a free repair kit or arrange to send your unit to Fluke for repair.

Incidents & injuries

Fluke is aware of two incidents involving these testers where consumers received a mild electric shock.

Product description

These testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "T2" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 6.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide and 1.25 inches thick. The wire leads are black and have one black and one red probe. Recalled units have a serial number lower than 74165430. The serial number is located on the back of the unit, above the wire leads.

Sold on

Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between December 1997 and September 1999, for about $45.

Contact the company

For information on returning your unit to Fluke or obtaining a repair kit, consumers should call Fluke toll-free at (800) 753-8646 between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can access Fluke's website at www.fluke.com/whatsnew/ProductNotices/notices_99-10-01.asp

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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