What’s the Problem?
This CPSC Recall began on October 28, 2020, and affects 3-wire and 4-wire Schneider Electric Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices primarily installed in commercial/industrial applications.
“The Surgeloc Surge Protection Device can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire hazard,” CPSC said.
The recalled surge protectors were sold at authorized Schneider Electric distributors from January 2013 through August 2020 and included in factory-ordered panelboards for between $400 and $1,200.
Affected surge protectors were manufactured from January 1, 2013 (date code 13011) through August 24, 2020 (date code 20352). The date codes and are in the YYWWD format and located on the front of the device.
Consumers who purchased a recalled surge protector should stop using it immediately and contact Schneider Electric for a free equivalent replacement surge protector.
The CPSC Recall Number for this item is 21-013.
Do I Have a Surge Protector Class Action Lawsuit?
The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Surge Protector Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one was injured by a recalled surge protector, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.