WardK's answer is better, but for informational purposes...

What does your use CGI statement look like? That could be having an effect. Also, have you tried putting the refresh info into the header() function for the page? Technically the <meta http-equiv...> mimics information that would normally be in the HTTP header, which means that you would be better off putting it there directly if possible (note). The form may change from how you have it (and I think it would be

header( { -Refresh => "3;url=http://www.untestedsolution.com/" } ).
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