CPSC recall 10-024, announced October 27, 2009, covers Belkin International SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors (about 68,700 units). 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. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit. Recall contact: call 800-952-1465, or go to www.belkin.com/recall.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number and date of manufacture are located on the underside of the unit.
Which products are included?
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. Gray models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 6 listed, all starting with
F9G930. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the underside of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2003 through December 2007
- Price paid
- $50
Why it was recalled
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 and injuries
Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 6 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-952-1465, or go to www.belkin.com/recall.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Belkin International
- Product type
- Extension cords, Power strips
- Recall number
- 10-024
- Units
- About 68,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50.
- Importer
- Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif.
SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors
CPSC product type: Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
This recall in context
Compared with the 41 extension cord recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 68,700 units: the 7th-largest of 21 extension cord recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 33 of 41 extension cord recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Belkin International is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2009 to 2025. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- About 4 years. Recalled 22 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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