Recall - 19 Position Digital Multi-Meter

Web posted on January 11, 2013

This recall involves a 19 position digital multi-meter that is identified by item number 700249 or number DT830D. The unit is black in colour with a PowerFist logo on the front of the unit. The multi-meter includes two test leads.

The affected product has not been tested to determine whether it is compliant with the Canadian Standards for electrical product safety and may pose a safety hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using this multi-meter to protect themselves. Customers can bring back the defective unit to a Princess Auto location for a refund.

The affected meters were manufactured in China by Shenzhen Jintengwei Industry Co., Ltd and imported through Princess Auto Ltd., of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The affected multi-meters were sold from March 1999 to January 2012. Approximately 9,589 units of the affected multi-meters were sold at Princess Auto stores across Canada.

Princess Auto has received one report of an injury resulting in a minor electrical shock. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this multi-meter.

For more information, consumers may contact Princess Auto National Call Centre toll-free at 1-800-665-8685.

Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Electrical Safety Authority's website.

For more information on this or other Health Canada consumer product advisories, warnings, and recalls, visit the website at hc-sc.gc.ca.

To report consumer product incidents to Health Canada, visit the website for reporting instructions.

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