CPSC recall · Reported October 3, 2013
Schneider Electric Recalls APC Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.
American Power Conversion (Apc), now known as Schneider Electric It Corp., of West Kingston, R.i. recalled This recall involves APC 7 and 8 series SurgeArrest surge protectors manufactured before ….
Schneider Electric Recalls APC Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by American Power Conversion (Apc), now known as Schneider Electric It Corp., of West Kingston, R.i. in October 3, 2013. Reason: The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors, unplug them and co…. Verify recall #14001 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Power Conversion (Apc), now known as Schneider Electric It Corp., of West Kingston, R.i. issued this CPSC recall-The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- October 3, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14001 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.
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Product description
This recall involves APC 7 and 8 series SurgeArrest surge protectors manufactured before 2003. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the surge protector. The two numbers that follow the first letter or letters in the serial number sequence indicate the year of manufacture. The unit is included in the recall if the numbers are 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01 or 02. APC and the words Personal, Professional, Performance or Network are printed on the surge protectors. The following model numbers are included in this recall. 7 Series model numbers 8 Series model numbers NET7 NET8 NET7T NET8N NET7T-C PER8T PER7 PER8TR PER7C PER8TR-CN PER7T PER8TVR PER7T-CO PER8XTV PER7T-U PRF8T2 PER7TX137 PRF8TT PER7-U PRO8 PER7X148 PRO8T2 PRF7 PRO8T2C PRF7T PRO8T2MP12 PRO7 PRO8T2MP12B PRO7C PRO8TV PRO7T PRO7TX183
Reason for recall
The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors, unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement surge protector.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14001 |
| Date reported | October 3, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 3, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | American Power Conversion (Apc), now known as Schneider Electric It Corp., of West Kingston, R.i. |
| Affected scope | About 15 million |
| 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 recalled surge protectors, unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free repl…
- Check the recall number (14001) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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