Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
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Tony Diaz
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2009
Release # 10-024
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 952-1465
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: SurgeMaster Surge Protectors
Units: About 68,700
Importer: Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.
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. Grey models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.
Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10024.html
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October 27, 2009
Release # 10-024
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 952-1465
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: SurgeMaster Surge Protectors
Units: About 68,700
Importer: Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.
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. Grey models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.
Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10024.html
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