CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

Multimeters are used to measure voltage, resistance and current. The recalled Fluke digital multimeters measure up to 1,000 volts alternating current (VAC) and direct current (VDC). "Fluke" and "175", "177" or "179" are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is yellow and black, and measures about 7.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide. Recalled units have a serial number below 79000000. The serial number is written on the back of the instrument, under the hinged stand.

Is my product affected?

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• Fluke Digital Multimeters · About 40,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home and hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these testers, from January 2001 through October 2001, for between $170 and $215.; Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash..

Injuries or incidents reported

Fluke has received four reports from Canada and Australia, in which users experienced a delayed response, while measuring high voltage, though no injuries were reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers should call Fluke at (800) 260-4819 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at the Fluke website www.fluke.com/170recall

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

More recalls from Fluke

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• CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
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