CPSC recall 17167
Digital clamp meters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-05-25
On 2017-05-25 the CPSC announced a recall of Digital clamp meters by Flir Commercial Systems, citing the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17167 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-05-25 |
| Published | 2017-05-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Flir Commercial Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Digital clamp meters | 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.
Reason
The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Extech-Recalls-Digital-Clamp-Meters
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