2023.07.12 Recall: Fluke - Test Lead
12 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Fluke Test Lead - Model 3PHVL-17XX
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Cables which are accessories to a power quality analyser
Brand
Fluke
Country of origin
United States
Product description
The product is a 4-conductor test lead accessory that is interconnected to a Fluke power quality analyser used in electrical installation for measurement purposes. The three conductors for phase connections have red 4 mm shrouded banana jack terminals whereas the single conductor for the neutral connection has black terminals. The recalled cables are sold separately as 3PHVL-17XX Cable Replacement Kits and are included with the following kits: Fluke-3540 Power Monitors, 173x Series Power Loggers, 174x Series Power Quality Loggers and 177x Series Power Quality Analysers.
Model
3PHVL-17XX
Further identifiers
Recalled Cables may also be present in kits that have serial numbers 53900001 to 60199999 (inclusive)
Hazard
The black moulded plastic insulators covering the neutral banana jack terminals of the affected cables are brittle and may crack during the factory assembly process or through stresses expected from normal operation / reasonable use.
During installation / removal of the black N-terminal conductor from an electrical installation the presence of a crack in the insulation may allow direct contact to the conductor or a voltage transient to arc to the user potentially leading to electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Fluke has stopped shipping the affected cables and has informed distributors to stop selling the products with the affected cables and to return any units in their stock to Fluke for replacements.
End users / customers have been contacted regarding the potential safety risk with instructions to stop using the cables register for a free replacement of the cables.
The recall notice has been sent to the UK distributors / customers. Further information about the recall can be found on the Fluke website.
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