Fluke 8X Safety Issue Recall! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: eV1Te
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 02:10:43 pm
content: It seems one or more batches of Fluke 83V, 87V, and 88V multimeters have a safety issue. As far as I can see, it affects the 4-mm jack not making proper contact in some cases.English:https://www.fluke.com/en-us/support/safety-notices/8x-v-safety-noticeSwedish website with more models affected:https://www.fluke.com/sv-se/support/sakerhetsmeddelanden/8x-v-safety-noticeSwedish "National Electrical Safety Board" notice: "Stopped sales and recall of affected units"https://www.elsakerhetsverket.se/privatpersoner/dina-elprodukter/forsaljningsforbud/fluke-aterkallar-multimeter/I archived the video on Youtube in cased Fluke removes the links in the future:https://youtu.be/TJKVun9kOec

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 03:23:58 pm
content: When was that posted?Looks like they knew there was a production problem but decided to ship anyway after a bit of a manual bodge to try and fix it:

author: eV1Te
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 03:57:51 pm
content: A colleague at work was notified today about this, so I am not sure how many know about it.The Swedish "National Electrical Safety Board" says that Fluke on their own initiative called for the recall on "2021-12-13".

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2022, 05:34:19 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on February 14, 2022, 03:23:58 pmWhy word this in a way that suggests that their fix may not be adequate?And as for shipping “anyway”… uhhh… what would you have them do? Scrap them, even though they can be reworked?

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2022, 06:57:17 am
content: Quote from: tooki on April 07, 2022, 05:34:19 amThey're now recalling them because itwasn'tadequate.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2022, 03:14:01 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on April 07, 2022, 06:57:17 amUm, no. The sticker indicates units where the fix has already been performed. Nowhere does it state that the fixes were inadequate!

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2022, 06:20:48 pm
content: Interesting. I wonder if that 87V I bought to test is bad.***One year older. Tried the test anyway and it appears fine.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2023, 12:23:32 am
content: During a Fluke parts hunt and hitting on Fluke's' Safety Notice page link and spotting this post,I was wishful thinking I'll either get my 87V replacedor at the least fixed and maybe a free Calibration if it's affectedUnfortunately (?!) my 87V passed the test, the serial number is miles away at 1xxxxxxx, and meter has been flawless from day 1.Anyways it's good to know in case I come across a used/abused cheapie,bring along the stiff spaghetti stock Fluke leads* (everyones favorite..?) and do the test.*Apparently these are the leads that highlight the issue

author: Black Phoenix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2023, 02:58:37 pm
content: Quote from: Electro Detective on January 14, 2023, 12:23:32 amHey thanks for the heads up, I didn't realized this recall... Well mine is on the 33xxxxxx, so outside of the range.

author: BeBuLamar
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2023, 03:41:26 pm
content: I knew about this issue quite sometime ago. Our plant has several 87V and none is affected.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2023, 09:49:18 am
content: I reckon it pays to do the test anyway, you never know if you got a meter that was made on Monday morning or Friday afternoonor some peaved employee on the assembly lined walked, or soldering skills questionable,or maybe the nice 'always worked' leads you have faith in are knackered with breaks, broken strands, cold solder or suss spot welds etci.e. test gear needs to be tested, especially if dangerous or hidden voltages are present and you are working alone.Pet cats, dogs and birds may see you keel over and sympathise,but can't bail you out or phone paramedics if you get uber zapped into tech/DIY oblivion!Just sayin..

author: Black Phoenix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2023, 01:48:40 am
content: Quote from: Electro Detective on January 15, 2023, 09:49:18 amOhh I've done just in case, nothing to note.