Digital Clamp Meters Recalled for Shock, Electrocution, and Burn Hazards
Klein Tools is recalling its digital clamp meters that are used to detect electrical current in wiring. The meters may have a fastener that can work itself loose over time, potentially leading to a false reading when measuring voltage. This issue could indicate a false reading of zero voltage, leading the operator to believe the electrical power is off, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards.
Company recalls digital clamp and multimeters
Extech Instruments of Waltham, MA has recalled about 5100 digital clamp meters and multimeters manufactured in China. According to Extech, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading when the batter... Read More...