Voluntary Recall Information - FLUKE Socket Testers

Fluke Corporation has issued a voluntary recall on their Fluke SM100, SM200 and SM300 Electrical Socket Testers. If you have one of these products it is advisable to read the attached document to see if your product is affected. Details of what to do and how to contact Fluke for a product replacement are included.

The following Fluke Socket Tester models are being voluntarily recalled

Description of safety issue

The primary function of the SM100, SM200, and SM300 Socket testers is to detect the presence of an open ground in a socket outlet. Socket outlet. Socket outlets are often installed in metal boxes and have exposed metal parts connected to the earth pin of the socket.

If the socket Tester detects a missing earth condition, shown on the tester as a green light on the first of the 3 light bulbs on the tester, the internal circuitry will source a voltage from the phase conductor onto the earth pin of the socket outlet, as well as any metal parts connected to the earth pin of the socket.

Such a condition can result in an electric shock to the user. The current level is probably not life-threatening in most cases but could be painful and may be sufficient to knock a person down or off a ladder. To date Fluke are only aware of one instance out of 81,000 units sold, where the user has had an electric shock through this fault condition. No injury was sustained.

Fluke is offering Product replacements. Please visit www.fluke.com/sockettester for more details on this recall and how to claim a product replacement.

Download the recall letter to customers here.

For more information, you can also contact Fluke UK Ltd Customer Support on +44 0 1603 256 620 or email cs.uk@fluke.com