The recall remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this product. Do not donate or resell.
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APC 7 Series SurgeArrest surge protector -
APC 8 Series SurgeArrest surge protector -
Model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the surge protector
The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.
About 15 million
Recall Details
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 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and dispose of them in the trash.
The firm has received 700 reports of the surge protectors overheating and melting and 55 claims of property damage from smoke and fire, including $916,000 in fire damage to a home and $750,000 in fire damage to a medical facility. There are 13 reports of injuries, including smoke inhalation and contact burns from touching the overheated surge protectors.
American Power Conversion (APC), now known as Schneider Electric IT Corp., of West Kingston, R.I.
American Power Conversion (APC), now known as Schneider Electric IT Corp., of West Kingston, R.I.
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