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Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard

Date: December 14, 2010
Company: Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. "Extech" and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. Serial numbers that begin with "A" are not included in the recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.

Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report