Agreed...Improperly used meters can cause some serious burns. It isn't a Fluke-specific thing. A recent issue of my IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors) magazine did an article on this topic, and showed major damage and injury from pretty much every brand of meter on the market, all from misuse.
Thy have taken up the practice of putting "Designed In USA" to mislead you into thnking it's made her.
I just returned a 116 because Fluke customer service told me it was mad in China. They don't put on the meter body, I found in very small print on the back of the packing. What's Fluke got to hide?
With all the dangerous stuff comming out of China would you trust a Chinese made Fluke?
Not when that country disregards the certs and safety laws.
Fair enough. But if you want to gripe about a product, gripe about it based on the merits of the argument. Putting a picture of an exploded meter is misleading, and flirts with the notion that it happened because it was a Fluke. Not so.
I pay for meter and go to truck and open package. On back of cardboard backing it says "Made in China". On the meter body it's says "Designed in USA". that's is misleading. I called the customer service line and Fluke rep verifies almost apologetically that it is China made.
I am a buy American guy. For years i use UEI and took heat form other HVACers for using them. I saw no reason to pay so much for a meter if the most I'll ever measure is 220v.
But now with more jobs being lost overseas it's more important than ever that if I am not going to be a hypocrite I gotta start practicing what I preach.
Fluke mislead me with their labeling so why not show some old Fluke safety footage to give them a taste of their own medicine?
You're PO'd that Fluke's labeling wasn't clear so you feel misled. Fair enough. So, in an effort to "give them a taste of their own medicine" you're posting footage of what is supposedly a Fluke meter just exploding because it is junk, which misleads other people. Nice.
Ok maybe it's a little selfish but I want to warn any one who thinks they are getting Fluke American made quality to be ware.
If you were going to buy a meter you'd want to know wouldn't you?
I cant believe you cant belive something is not made in the US. Get used to it. :wink: I doubt you can buy an American Flag that was made here is in US.
I cant believe you cant belive something is not made in the US. Get used to it. :wink: I doubt you can buy an American Flag that was made here is in US.
This isn't on me. I am fully aware how much crap comes in from China.
I specifically asked if it was made here and i was told it was. So I got two good reasons for being POed, being lied to and spending $180 on a meter of low quality.
Had i known the Fluke was made in China i would never have bothered to buy it. I would have bought another UEI meter.
My suggestion would be that next time you're going to buy a tool, do a little research first since manufacturer location is obviously very important to you. Don't take the word of a guy that works the counter at a hardware store or supply house...Like he knows! That way you don't feel duped.
Instead of bagging on Fluke, why don't you make this a productive post and make a recommendation for an American made alternative with a reputation for high quality products?
My suggestion would be that next time you're going to buy a tool, do a little research first since manufacturer location is obviously very important to you. Don't take the word of a guy that works the counter at a hardware store or supply house...Like he knows! That way you don't feel duped.
Instead of bagging on Fluke, why don't you make this a productive post and make a recommendation for an American made alternative with a reputation for high quality products?
Well, my profession is in electronics, and have owned and used a fluke meter for many many many years with no problem. As far as being made in China.....It would be very difficult to go to the store and NOT buy something from China. Personally, I believe they manufacture some of the biggest pieces of crap on the market, but if its not being made here, what do you do?
Yep, I also started out 32 years ago as a refrigeration tech after dropping out of electronics in college. Got back into electronics about 5 years later. Worked at it about 20 years. Now back in refrigeration. Still have my Fluke and my old Simpson 260-5 and 260-6, Not to mention all my bench test equipment.:yes:
Important!
Safety notice and recall for the Fluke 1AC-I VoltAlertTM Voltage Tester
Updated March 8, 2010 March, 2010
Dear Fluke Customer:
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fluke is voluntarily recalling its Fluke 1AC-I VoltAlertTM voltage tester, a product that was first released for sale on September 29, 2009. The affected model number is listed in the table below. If you own a Fluke 1AC-I (1AC-A1-I), please stop using it and send it back to Fluke for a replacement unit. If you are not the primary user of the 1AC-I please pass this notice along to the appropriate people within your organization. Product marking:Description: 1AC-AI
FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlertTM Voltage Tester
This recall does not include VoltAlert models 1AC-II, 1LAC-II and LVD2, none of which includes the battery check button or the Fluke logo on its clip, as shown below on the recalled units pictured. Identifying the product
To properly identify your 1AC-I tester as a recalled product, look for the four product characteristics below.
Description of the problem
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. Actions
Stop using the Fluke 1AC-I even if you have not experienced problems.
Verify your 1AC is affected by this recall using the images above.
Return your 1AC-I for a free replacement of either a Fluke 1AC-II or LVD2.
Visit www.fluke.com/1ACRecall or call (888) 97-FLUKE (35853), 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday - Friday. Follow the instructions provided and we will send you a prepaid mailer to return your unit at no cost. If contacting Fluke outside the operation hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, follow the instructions provided to receive your prepaid mailer. OR
Ship your 1AC-I voltage tester with your name and complete mailing address (using the form on the back of this page) to:
Fluke Corporation
Attn: 1AC-I Customer Returns
1420 75th St SW Bldg 4
Everett, WA 98204
Indicate which replacement product you would like Fluke to provide. a. Fluke 1AC-II b. Fluke LVD2. For a description of these two products see the back of this letter or visit ww.fluke.com/1ACrecall
When Fluke receives your 1AC-I, we will send you, free of charge, the Fluke model 1AC-II or LVD2 that you selected. Note: If no selection is made, Fluke will automatically send a 1AC-II.
We are undertaking this voluntary recall because we place tremendous importance on our customer's safety and the reputation of our products. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this action.
Sincerely,
Barbara Hulit
President, Fluke Corporation
My profession is an electronics repair tech, and I use a fluke, and have for many years. However, it is an older one, which might explain things. In reguards to you "made in China" comment, I couldn't agree wih you more. I have NEVER seen anything electronic come out of China that was of good quality. I repair televisions, and most of the flat-panel sets are being made in China. Believe me, they are nothing buy junk!
The low-quality and outright dangerous stuff isn't limited to electronics. It was discussed at length in another thread on this forum. But the marketplace will ultimately decide. If they (the China industrial complex) won't straighten out their act, they'll go down and be forgotten. :no:!
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