CPSC, Greenlee Textron Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Meters
CPSC recall 02218. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to provide inaccurate voltage and current readings. A meter that inaccurately indicates zero voltage or current creates the potential for electric shock or an electrocution hazard from the equipment being tested.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled meters immediately and contact Greenlee to receive a replacement meter.
CPSC recall 02218 has the recall date 1 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee). The recall has about 650 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Electrical Testers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Greenlee have not received any reports of injuries or property damage. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 650 |
| Description | This recall involves certain CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters. The 8-inch meters are dark green with bright yellow features. The model number and the words "Greenlee Test Instruments" are printed across the front of the meter. A silver plate on the back of the meter displays the serial number (S/N). Serial numbers included in the recall range from 0203540001 through 0203540650. The electrical meters were made in Taiwan. CM-700 and CM-750 meters outside the above serial number range are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Greenlee CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters, About 650, Electrical Testers |
| Sold at | Home Depot (model CM-750 only) and electrical supply stores sold the meters nationwide, during April 2002. The CM-700 model sold for about $100 and the CM-750 for about $140. |
| Manufacturer | Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee) |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 650Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Electrical Testers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Greenlee Textron, Inc. (Greenlee)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02218The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02218. https://recallregister.com/product/2189-cpsc-greenlee-textron-inc-announce-recall-of-electrical-testing-meters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02218 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Greenlee have not received any reports of injuries or property damage. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot (model CM-750 only) and electrical supply stores sold the meters nationwide, during April 2002. The CM-700 model sold for about $100 and the CM-750 for about $140.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02218?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 650
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan