MBR Industries Recalls Pomtrex Power Strip Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
MBR Industries is recalling about 2,970 Pomtrex New Champion power strip surge protectors sold in Florida and New York due to fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves fire, shock, and electrocution hazards, which are risk-of-harm conditions. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).
Plain-English summary
MBR Industries Inc. of Miami, Florida, is recalling approximately 2,970 Pomtrex New Champion power strip surge protectors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled units feature six black outlets, a beige-colored metal body, a red power switch, and a black reset button. The electrical cord is black, and the product is packaged in a cardboard box labeled "SURGE PROTECTOR...Surge Suppressor...NC NEW CHAMPION By Pomtrex...ITEM NC-12862...MADE IN CHINA FOR MBR INDUSTRIES INC."
The recall is being conducted because the surge protectors have undersized and loose wires, loose connections, and improper grounding. These defects present hazards of fire, shock, and electrocution. CPSC and MBR are not aware of any injuries involving these surge protectors, and the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.
The surge protectors were sold from December 1996 through February 1997 for about $4 at independent discount, hardware, and variety stores in the East, mostly in Florida and New York. Consumers should stop using the recalled surge protectors immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call MBR at (800) 325-0015.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pomtrex New Champion power strip surge protectors
- Manufacturer
- Pomtrex
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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