360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 16193 · Jun 9, 2016 · 360 Electrical LLC
9,300
units affected
9,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16193
- Date
- Jun 9, 2016
- Company
- 360 Electrical LLC
- Units affected
- 9,300
- Product
- Surge protectors
- Product type
- Cables and Surge and Power Protection
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three models of surge protectors, Idealist (360320), Idealist 2.4 (360321) and Agent (360322). The model number is located on the underside of the unit. The units have seven outlets, come in black or white and measure 14.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide by 1.5 inches tall. "360electrical" is printed on the front of the units. Recalled surge protectors do not have a single check mark engraved on the underside of the unit, right next to the model number.
What can happen
The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- B&H Photo stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for between $33 and $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled surge protectors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.