Moderate Recalled June 9, 2016 About 9,300 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada) units

360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Fire

The hazard

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

Incidents reported: None reported

What to do now

Replace

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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Idealist surge protector, model number 360320
Idealist surge protector, model number 360320
Idealist 2.4 surge protector, model number 360321
Idealist 2.4 surge protector, model number 360321
Agent surge protector, model number 360322
Agent surge protector, model number 360322

Photos: U.S. CPSC