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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMay 3, 2004
Recalled Modular Test Leads
Recalled Modular Test Leads
Fluke test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol are not included in the recall
Fluke test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol are not included in the recall

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

Hazard

The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard, if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled modular test leads immediately and contact Fluke for information on getting free replacement components.

Incidents & injuries

Fluke has received 29 reports of the leads for Fluke multimeters operating improperly, though no injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled test leads are red and black with no permanent probes attached. They have the Fluke logo on the connector ends. They were sold individually, as well as with a variety of Fluke multimeters and accessory kits. The recall includes only Fluke Model TL221, TL222 and TL224 test leads. The model numbers are not written on the test leads, but are written on the packaging or on product documents. The recall does not include Fluke test leads with permanently attached test probes, and does not include test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol, shown below, either on a tag around the silicon wire or molded onto the connector end. Fluke test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol are not included in the recall.

Sold on

Home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004. The leads sold individually for about $18. Fluke multimeters and accessory kits containing these leads sold for between $45 and $450.

Contact the company

Consumers should call Fluke toll-free at (888) 401-9940 between 5 a.m. and 4 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can access Fluke's website at www.fluke.com. Fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.

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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