CPSC2016-06-09
360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
360 Electrical LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.
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.
Affected count
About 9,300 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Surge protectors
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/360-Electrical-Recalls-Surge-ProtectorsDon't want to check this manually?
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