Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 10024 · Oct 27, 2009 · Belkin International Inc.
68,700
units affected
68,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10024
- Date
- Oct 27, 2009
- Company
- Belkin International Inc.
- Units affected
- 68,700
- Product
- SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves the SurgeMaster™ Surge Protector, models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003. The model number and date of manufacture are located on the underside of the unit. Gray models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.
What can happen
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled surgemaster™ surge protectors?
Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.