Digital Clamp Meters (Extech Instruments) – Electrocution Hazard (2010)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
Brand
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass. is recalling Digital clamp meters and multimeters. The hazard is: When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026