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Medical Devices/Diagnostic Equipment

Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 25, 2017
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Summary

Extech is recalling approximately 1,700 digital clamp meters, including models EX650, EX655, MA160, MA61, and MA63. These devices can fail to provide an accurate voltage reading, which may lead a user to incorrectly believe electrical power is off when it is actually live. Extech has received two reports of the meters displaying incorrect readings, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled meters immediately and contact Extech for a free replacement.

Risk

The meters can provide a false reading of low or zero voltage, posing a severe electrocution hazard to operators who may unknowingly work on live electrical circuits.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Extech digital clamp meters.
  2. Check the front of the unit for the 'EXTECH' logo and model numbers EX650, EX655, MA160, MA61, or MA63.
  3. Check the back of the unit for a serial number within the range of R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX.
  4. If your unit matches the model and serial number range, contact Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at meter.recall@extech.com to receive a free replacement meter.
  5. You can also visit www.extech.com and click on 'Safety Notices' at the bottom of the page for additional information.
  6. For further questions regarding this recall, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.

Contact: Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at meter.recall@extech.com, or online at www.extech.com and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Extech Digital Clamp Meter Model EX650
Model:
EX650
Date Ranges: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX, January 2016 through April 2017
Product: Extech Digital Clamp Meter Model EX655
Model:
EX655
Date Ranges: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX, January 2016 through April 2017
Product: Extech Digital Clamp Meter Model MA160
Model:
MA160
Date Ranges: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX, January 2016 through April 2017
Product: Extech Digital Clamp Meter Model MA61
Model:
MA61
Date Ranges: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX, January 2016 through April 2017
Product: Extech Digital Clamp Meter Model MA63
Model:
MA63
Date Ranges: R15XXXXXXX to R17XXXXXXX, January 2016 through April 2017

Product Images

Models EX650 & EX655

Models EX650 & EX655

Model MA160

Model MA160

Model MA61

Model MA61

Model MA63

Model MA63

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17167
Status: Active
Sold By: Grainger, Platt Electric Supply stores and industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2016 through April 2017 for between $110 and $230.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: 1,700 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif., owner of Extech
Contact: Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at meter.recall@extech.com, or online at www.extech.com and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 25, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response