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
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Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
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: PowerPlus Generators
Units: About 450
Importer: Big Muddy Sports, of Perryville, Mo.
Hazard: The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.
Sold at: Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.com
