CPSC2020-10-28
Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., of Foxboro, Mass.
Hazard
The Surgeloc Surge Protection Device can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protection devices and contact Schneider Electric for instructions on receiving a free equivalent replacement surge protector.
Sold at
Authorized Schneider Electric distributors from January 2013 through August 2020 and included in factory-ordered panelboards for between $400 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 47,250
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an arcing incident that caused smoke damage to the wall in a commercial location. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices
Consumer contact
Schneider Electric at 800-577-7353 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.se.com/us/surgeloc-safetynotice or www.se.com/us/en/, then click on the link “Product Safety Notice: Surgelogic NQ SurgeLoc Surge Protection Device.”
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-Surgeloc-Surge-Protection-Devices-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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