Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11067
Recall Date
2010-12-14
Manufacturer
Extech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.
Units Affected
5,100 units
Products Involved
Digital clamp meters and multimeters
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Reported Injuries
Extech received one report of a meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and at online tool and test equipment retailers from January 2008 to November 2010 for between $150 and $300.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28