May
3, 2004
Name
of product:
Modular Test Leads used for Electrical Testing Multimeters
Units: About 110,000
Manufacturer: Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
Hazard: 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. Fluke has received 29
reports of the leads for Fluke multimeters operating improperly, though no
injuries have been reported.
Description: 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, 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.
Sold at: Home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide
from December 2002 through March 2004. The leads sold individually for about
$18. Fluke multimeters and accessory kits containing these leads sold for
between $45 and $450.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled modular test leads
immediately and contact Fluke for information on getting free replacement
components.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Fluke toll-free at (888)
401-9940 between 5 a.m. and 4 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can
access Fluke’s Web site at http://www.fluke.nl/comx/action_rcl.aspx?locale=usen
- Fluke has sent direct notice to known purchasers.