Important! Safety notice and recall of certain Fluke Digital Clamp Meters
We are providing this information to help Fluke Corp. recall certain defective 33X model current clamps.
The following information is provided directly by Fluke Corp:
May, 2009
Dear Fluke Customer:
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 333, 334, 335, 336 and 337
Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between January 29, 2008
and February 27, 2009. The models and serial numbers affected are
listed in the table below.
If you own one of these clamp meters, please stop using it and send it back to Fluke for replacement.
If you are not the primary user of the Fluke 33X Series Clamp Meter,
please pass this notice along to the appropriate people within your
organization
| Model Family
|
Starting Serial No.
|
Ending Serial No.
|
| Fluke-337 (All models including 337A)
|
96070000
|
98890607
|
| Fluke-336 (All models including 336A)
|
96220000
|
98900400
|
| Fluke-335 (All models including 335A)
|
97010000
|
98860104
|
| Fluke-334 (All models including 334A)
|
97010000
|
98870101
|
| Fluke-333 (All models including 333A)
|
97010000
|
98880240
|
Please note: Serial numbers with the suffix "R" or the prefix "S" are NOT included in this recall.
Description of Problem:
Through quality assurance tests, we have discovered a potential
short circuit connection on the circuit board. This may lead to
inaccurate voltage readings including a low or no voltage reading on a
circuit energized with a hazardous voltage. This finding could create a
hazardous situation if the user were to contact live voltage based on
an erroneous instrument reading.
Action:
1. Stop using your affected 33X series clamp meter(s) even if you have not experienced problems.
2. Verify your clamp meter is affected using the serial numbers provided in the table.
3. Click the Return Form link below to return your clamp meter for a
free replacement. We will send you a prepaid mailer to return your unit
at no cost.
4. Please do not send test leads, cases or other accessories.
5. Please keep a copy of the serial number for your records.
6. When Fluke receives your clamp meter, we will send you, free of charge, a replacement unit.
For more information, call (888) 98-FLUKE (35853) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday-Friday.
We
are undertaking this voluntary recall because we place tremendous
importance on our customer's safety and the reputation of our products.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this
action.
Click Here to Continue to Fluke's Website and Complete a Recall Form