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AAFES RECALL  NO. 09-103
RELEASE DATE:
23 November 2009
SUBJECT: QA HAZARDOUS RECALL – BELKIN INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF SURGEMASTER SURGE PROTECTORS DUE TO SHOCK HAZARD

SCOPE: WORLDWIDE

In cooperation with the CPSC, Belkin International Inc. voluntary recalling SurgeMaster brand surge protectors due to shock hazard.

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.

Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007. AAFES sold only model F9G930-10, which was discontinued in 2007.

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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