CPSC Recall in 2020: Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard

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:  VoltageSurge Current RatingNQ Panelboard Units –  Surge Cat No.120/240 V, 1 Phase,3-wire + ground80 kASSP01BIA08PBQ1100 kASSP01BIA10PBQ1120 kASSP01BIA12PBQ1160 kASSP01BIA16PBQ1200 kASSP01BIA20PBQ1240kASSP01BIA24PBQ1208Y/120 V, 3-Phase,4-wire + groundWye80 kASSP02BIA08PBQ1100 kASSP02BIA10PBQ1120 kASSP02BIA12PBQ1160 kASSP02BIA16PBQ1200 kASSP03BIA20PBQ1240kASSP03BIA24PBQ1240Y/120 V, 3-Phase,4-wire + groundHigh-leg Delta80 kASSP03BIA08PBQ1100 kASSP03BIA10PBQ1120 kASSP03BIA12PBQ1160 kASSP03BIA16PBQ1200 kASSP03BIA20PBQ1240kASSP03BIA24PBQ1 

The Surgeloc Surge Protection Device can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire hazard.

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The firm has received one report of an arcing incident that caused smoke damage to the wall in a commercial location.  No injuries have been reported.

Authorized Schneider Electric distributors from January 2013 through August 2020 and included in factory-ordered panelboards for between $400 and $1,200.

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