CPSCGeneral Alert
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Haza...
Published: October 27, 2009Recall ID: 10024Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Belkin-International-Inc-Recalls-SurgeMaster-Surge-Protectors-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ce1d180c13a04918a88311c3117b03b0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of rotating plug on Recalled Surge Protector |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e37f66628d834d80b631dba2a78ad814.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Surge Protector Label |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 68,700 |
| Recall I D | 25 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit. |
| Importers › Name | Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10024 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Belkin toll-free at 800-952-1465 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.belkin.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |