Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard

Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11158
Affected scope: About 2,500

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Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan recalled This recall involves all Sanus Elements model ELM205 low-profile power conditioners or su….

Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan in March 8, 2011. Reason: Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock ha…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replaceme…. Verify recall #11158 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock ha….

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agency class: March 8, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11158 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11158
Date reported	March 8, 2011
Date initiated	March 8, 2011
Recalling firm	Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Affected scope	About 2,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 8, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11158.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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