Recall 14-001, published October 3, 2013
APC SurgeArrest surge protectors
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
PRF8T2The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the surge protector.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors, unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement surge protector.
What should I do if I have PRF8T2?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with PRF8T2, then check the serial numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 437-4007, or go to recall.apc.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- American Power Conversion (APC), now known as Schneider Electric IT
- Recall published
- October 3, 2013
- Category
- Electrical
- Units
- About 15 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, and other stores nationwide from January 1993 through December 2002 for between $13 and $50.
Closest model numbers in this recall
PRF8T2 is one of 32 model numbers this notice lists; these 8 are the closest to it. One other starts with PRF8T, like PRF8T2.
