[Recalled] Modular Test Leads used for Electrical Testing Multimeters — The recalled test leads are red and black with no permanent probes attached | CPSC 2004-05-03
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Modular Test Leads used for Electrical Testing Multimeters |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 04131 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 03 May 2004 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The 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 a variety of Fluke multimeters and accessory kits. The recall includes only Fluke Model TL221, TL222 and TL224 test leads. The model numbers are not written on the test leads, but are written on the packaging or on product documents. The recall does not include Fluke test leads with permanently attached test probes, and does not include test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol, shown below, either on a tag around the silicon wire or molded onto the connector end. Fluke test leads with a SureGrip™ symbol are not included in the recall. Hazards: The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard, if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.
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