360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recalled June 9, 2016 · CPSC recall 16193 · 360 Electrical

Idealist surge protector, model number 360320

Idealist 2.4 surge protector, model number 360321

Agent surge protector, model number 360322

Hazard

The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 9,300 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.

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.

Product

Surge protectors

Imported by

360 Electrical LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Distributed by

360 Electrical LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Retailers

B&H Photo stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for between $33 and $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →