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Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- MT204-S
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- 4106XXXX – 6211XXXX
What to do now
Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2403-0027). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads presenting a high risk of electric shock.
The risk
EN 61557-14, requires two-hand operation for test equipment when used for high voltage testing as an additional level of protection against electric shock during use. As of 1 July 2018, the shrouded test leads set initially supplied for use with the Machinery Tester, which required two-hand use, was inadvertently replaced with an alternative unshrouded test leads set that did not require two-hand operation. The inclusion of unshrouded test leads resulted in the machinery tester not being compliant with EN 61577-14 and not compliant with the essential health and safety requirements.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The unshrouded product has been recalled and the machinery tester product is now shipped with shrouded test leads.
Fluke is in the process of informing the distributors of the issue and requesting them (a) to stop selling the Machinery Testers in their stock and (b) to return this stock to Fluke.
Fluke is also in the process of informing the end-customers of the potential safety risk with instructions to (a) stop using the affected Machinery Testers with the original non-two hands test leads for high voltage testing and (b) register for a free set of shrouded two-hands use test leads for high voltage testing.
For further information, please access the Beha-Amprobe recall site here: https://www.beha-amprobe.com/en/safety-recallinformation-regarding-amprobe-mt204s-machinerytester
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0027
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
The product is a machinery tester supplied with a set of unshrouded test leads that does not require two-hand operation. The leads are used to interconnect the Machinery Tester to an electrical machine for (high voltage) measurement purposes.
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Questions
Why has Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads been recalled?
Beha-Amprobe MT204-S with Test Leads could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and serial number on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
