Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 07130. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe for a free replacement clamp meter.
CPSC recall 07130 has the recall date 15 Mar 2007. The notice names the firm Amprobe Test Tools. The recall has about 70,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. 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 | Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 70,000 |
| Description | Only Amprobe brand digital clamp meter models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS," are included in the recall. "Amprobe" and the model numbers are printed on the front of the units. These clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC). In addition, they measure 0 to 400 amps alternating current. The tester body is red and gray and measures 7-1/2 inches in length by 2-1/2 inches in width by 1-1/4 inches thick. |
| Product | Amprobe Digital Clamp Meters used for electrical testing, About 70,000, Electrical Testers |
| Sold at | Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100. |
| Manufacturer | Amprobe Test Tools |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 70,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Electrical Testers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Amprobe Test Tools
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07130The 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 07130. https://recallregister.com/product/3569-amprobe-recalls-clamp-meters-due-to-shock-hazard/. 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 07130 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07130?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 70,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan