CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 00-014 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 9, 1999
- Brand
- Fluke
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers
- Hazard
- Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Units
- About 58,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 9, 1999
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers · About 58,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, between December 1997 and September 1999, for about $45.; Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash..
Injuries or incidents reported
Fluke is aware of two incidents involving these testers where consumers received a mild electric shock.
Consumer contact
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
Recall history and context
Fluke appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Fluke recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers (About 58,000 units). These testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC).
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
More recalls from Fluke
- Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke
March 11, 2010 · Fluke · Smoke alarms and home safetyThe Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). "Fluke" and the model…
- Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke
May 15, 2009 · Fluke · Other consumer productsThis recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an "A." Model No. Starting With Serial…
- CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components
May 3, 2004 · Fluke · Other consumer productsThe 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…
- CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters
August 19, 2002 · Fluke · Other consumer productsMultimeters are used to measure voltage, resistance and current. The recalled Fluke digital multimeters measure up to 1,000 volts alternating current (VAC) and direct…
- CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
June 19, 2001 · Fluke · Other consumer productsThe model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 9, 1999. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.