CPSC recall · Reported October 28, 2020
Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard
The Surgeloc Surge Protection Device can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire hazard.
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., of Foxboro, Mass. recalled This recall involves Schneider Electric Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices. The 3-wire and….
Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., of Foxboro, Mass. in October 28, 2020. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #21013 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., of Foxboro, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The Surgeloc Surge Protection Device can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire hazard..
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- October 28, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21013 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Schneider Electric Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices. The 3-wire and 4-wire devices are primarily installed in commercial/industrial applications and may include some residential applications. They are black rectangular-shaped devices with a green plastic rimmed meter and a white label with "Square D by Schneider Electric," with the date code and the catalog number on the front. The recalled devices were manufactured from January 1, 2013 (date code 13011) through August 24, 2020 (date code 20352). The date codes are in the YYWWD format (example: 20452 = year 2020, week 45, day 2 Monday; the day is optional). The date code is located on the front of the device. Catalog numbers included in the recall include the following: Voltage Surge Current Rating NQ Panelboard Units - Surge Cat No. 120/240 V, 1 Phase, 3-wire + ground 80 kA SSP01BIA08PBQ1 100 kA SSP01BIA10PBQ1 120 kA SSP01BIA12PBQ1 160 kA SSP01BIA16PBQ1 200 kA SSP01BIA20PBQ1 240kA SSP01BIA24PBQ1 208Y/120 V, 3-Phase, 4-wire + ground Wye 80 kA SSP02BIA08PBQ1 100 kA SSP02BIA10PBQ1 120 kA SSP02BIA12PBQ1 160 kA SSP02BIA16PBQ1 200 kA SSP03BIA20PBQ1 240kA SSP03BIA24PBQ1 240Y/120 V, 3-Phase, 4-wire + ground High-leg Delta 80 kA SSP03BIA08PBQ1 100 kA SSP03BIA10PBQ1 120 kA SSP03BIA12PBQ1 160 kA SSP03BIA16PBQ1 200 kA SSP03BIA20PBQ1 240kA SSP03BIA24PBQ1
Reason for recall
The Surgeloc Surge Protection Device can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protection devices and contact Schneider Electric for instructions on receiving a free equivalent replacement surge protector.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21013 |
| Date reported | October 28, 2020 |
| Date initiated | October 28, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., of Foxboro, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 47,250 |
| 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 protection devices and contact Schneider Electric for instructions on …
- Check the recall number (21013) 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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