CPSCGeneral Alert
360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Published: June 9, 2016Recall ID: 16193Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Surge protectors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/360-Electrical-Recalls-Surge-Protectors |
| Title | 360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16193.16193a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Idealist surge protector, model number 360320 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16193.16193b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Idealist 2.4 surge protector, model number 360321 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16193.16193c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Agent surge protector, model number 360322 |
| Hazards › Name | The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Surge protectors |
| Products › Type | Cables and Surge and Power Protection |
| Products › Category I D | 67670 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,300 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7766 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | 360 Electrical LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | B&H Photo stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for between $33 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2016-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | 360 Electrical LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Recall Number | 16193 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | 360 Electrical toll-free at 844-827-4207 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.360electrical.com, hover over "Support" at the top of the page and click on "Warranty," then click on "Agent, Idealist and Idealist 2.4 RECALL INFO" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |