Schneider Electric Recalls APC Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1528.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1528.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors, unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement surge protector.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Best Buy, Circuit City, Compusa, And Other Stores Nationwide From January 1993 Through December 2002 For Between $13 And $50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1528.
Schneider Electric IT Corp., toll-free at (888) 437-4007 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://recall.apc.com, or www.apc.com and click on the Recall link to submit a claim and obtain more information.
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Best Buy, Circuit City, Compusa, And Other Stores Nationwide From January 1993 Through December 2002 For Between $13 And $50. Recall FAQ
Best Buy, Circuit City, Compusa, And Other Stores Nationwide From January 1993 Through December 2002 For Between $13 And $50. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Schneider Electric Recalls APC Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on October 3, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15 units are potentially affected.