CPSC recall 11-158, announced March 8, 2011, covers Rite-Tech Industrial Low-profile power conditioners/surge protectors (about 2,500 units). Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund. Recall contact: call (877) 894-6280, or go to www.milestone.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
SANUS ELEMENTS is printed on the front of the unit and the model number is printed near the UL logo on the back.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all Sanus Elements model ELM205 low-profile power conditioners or surge protectors. SANUS ELEMENTS is printed on the front of the unit and the model number is printed near the UL logo on the back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the front of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2009 through December 2010
- Price paid
- $90
Why it was recalled
Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 894-6280, or go to www.milestone.com/recall.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Rite-Tech Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Power strips
- Recall number
- 11-158
- Units
- About 2,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent home theater dealers from June 2009 through December 2010 for about $90.
- Importer
- Milestone AV Technologies LLC, of Savage, Minn.
Low-profile power conditioners/surge protectors
CPSC product type: Surge Suppressors or Power Strips
This recall in context
Compared with the 43 power strip recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,500 units: the 23rd-largest of 26 power strip recalls that state a unit count. The median is 17,250 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 34 of 43 power strip recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 9 of 43 power strip recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 19 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Milestone toll-free at (877) 894-6280 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.milestone.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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