CPSC official recall · 00014

CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers

召回日期:1999-11-09官方最后发布:1999-11-09适用地区:美国
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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
Units:About 58,000

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 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.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商:Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.

零售商:Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between December 1997 and September 1999, for about $45.