Voltage meter Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer of BENNING® MM 12 voltage meters has initiated a recall of the product from end users. The recall was notified by Germany under case number SR/01966/26 and became effective on 21 April 2026. The product is a Root Mean Square digital multimeter with logging function and Bluetooth® interface. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to an electric shock hazard. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Voltage meter (digital multimeter)
– Brand: BENNING®
– Name: MM 12
– Type/Model Number: MM 12
– Batch Numbers: 38601273-137, 238601373-147, 238601473-157, 238601673-177, 248600446-545, 48600996-109, 548601096-119, 558600206-505
– Barcode: 4014651440883
– Country of Origin: Spain
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Type: Consumer product
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazard: Due to an error in the DC voltage automatic range selector, the multimeter display shows too low a voltage. The user may assume a low voltage and touch high-voltage parts, which could lead to an electric shock. The risk type is classified as electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive. No other hazards, such as chemical risk, are explicitly described in the source data beyond the electric shock risk and non-compliance.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who own a BENNING® MM 12 voltage meter with the affected batch numbers should follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer has issued a safety notice and recall. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and to consult the manufacturer’s official recall page for specific instructions on how to return or handle the product. The recall notice states that the measure is a recall of the product from end users, meaning consumers should not continue using the multimeter.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The date of entry into force of the measure is 21 April 2026. The specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not detailed in the source data beyond the recall action. Consumers should refer to the manufacturer’s recall page for details on how the remedy will be provided.

6. Contact Information
– Manufacturer Recall Page: https://www.benning.de/service-de/sicherheitshinweise.html
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099445
– Case Number: SR/01966/26
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Brand Contact: BENNING® (via the recall page above)
– Additional Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.

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