A joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Extech has been issued for five models of AC/DC digital clamp meters.
| Model Number | Serial Number | Date Code | UPC Code | Certification File Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX650 | R15XXXXXXX | 2015 | 793950396506 | UL E201687 |
| EX655 | R15XXXXXXX | 2015 | 793950396551 | UL E201687 |
| MA160 | R17XXXXXXX | 2016 | 793950316016 | ETL 150112090GZU-002 |
| MA61 | R15XXXXXXX | 2015-2016 | 793950370612 | ETL 150609099GZU-001 |
| MA63 | R15XXXXXXX | 2015-2016 | 793950370636 | ETL 150609099GZU-001 |
The model number can be found on the front of the unit and the serial number is on the back. Serial numbers ending with “A” are not included in the recall.
The clamp meters input terminal screws can come loose which can fail to give accurate voltage readings, causing the user to falsely believe that the electrical power of the test subject is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.
As of May 17, 2017 the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada and no reports of injury. In the U.S., the company has received two reports of the screw coming loose and no reports of injury. Approximately 21 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 800 were sold in the United States from January 2016 to April 2017.
For more information or to register for an exchange, consumers can contact Extech at 855.239.8324, by e-mail, or by visiting the company website and clicking on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page. Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission’s website.
