Product description
Fluke 175, 177 and 179 Digital Multimeters with serial numbers of 79000000 and below, manufactured between January 1 2001 and July 12 2001.
(Meters with serial numbers of 79000001 or higher or those units with an "R" after the serial number are not affected.
(Meters with serial numbers of 79000001 or higher or those units with an "R" after the serial number are not affected.
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Reason the product is recalled
When measuring ac voltage above 500, the display on affected meters can be slow in showing a final, accurate measurement. The final reading may not be displayed for 6 to 18 seconds. During this delay, the meter may not indicate that high voltage is present.
The hazards to consumers
Electric shock.
What consumers should do
Stop using the meter and contact VMS Laboratory on Phone (02) 9771 9300 or Facsimile (02) 9771 9600 (Attention Fluke 170 recall administrator) to arrange for repairs free of charge.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2002/5652 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
