Health Canada recall Mastercraft Digital Clamp Meter

Recall Date
November 9, 2011

Product Name
Mastercraft Digital Clamp Meter

Full Product Description
This recall involves the Mastercraft Digital Clamp Meter identified by product number 052-0163.
The digital meter is a hand-held device with a 1.9 centimetre (¾ inch) LCD display and plastic yellow clamps on the end. The 'Mastercraft' brand name is located on the front of the device and the product is sold with black and red test leads.

Hazard Identified
Canadian Tire is recalling the Mastercraft Digital Clamp Meter as a precautionary safety measure due to improper wiring within the product on some units which could lead to an inaccurate reading.
Canadian Tire and Health Canada have not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these affected meters.

Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the Mastercraft Digital Clamp Meter and contact the Mastercraft hotline at 1-800-689-9928 to verify whether their meter is affected by this recall.
Consumers who have purchased an affected product can return it to any Canadian Tire store for a refund.

Number Sold
Approximately 21,573 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold
The recalled products were sold from October 2007 to October 2011.
Manufactured in China.

Companies
Manufacturer: Colluck Company Limited
Importer: Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario