[Hallb-engineering] Fwd: Lesson Learned "Schneider Electric Surge Protector Recall "

[Douglas Tilles]

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Subject: Lesson Learned "Schneider Electric Surge Protector Recall "






	Schneider Electric Surge Protector Recall 	
Statement of Lessons Learned 
Notification received from Newport News Shipbuilding Notification.

For a copy of the original report, see Attachments on Lessons Learned page

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Schneider Electric have issued a recall on APC SurgeArrest� surge protectors due to a fire hazard. The surge protectors can overheat, smoke, and melt, posing a fire hazard. Discussion of Activity 
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
NET7 
NET7T
NET7T-C
PER7  
PER7C
PER7T
PER7T-CO
PER7T-U
PER7TX137
PER7-U
PER7X148
PRF7  
PRF7T
PRO7
PRO7C
PRO7T
PRO7TX183

8 Series model numbers
NET8 
NET8N
PER8T           
PER8TR
PER8TR-CN
PER8TVR
PER8XTV
PRF8T2
PRF8TT
PRO8 
PRO8T2
PRO8T2C
PRO8T2MP12
PRO8T2MP12B        
PRO8TV Analysis 
Schneider 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. Recommended Action 
Stop using the recalled surge protectors immediately.  Unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement surge protector. 
Comments 
10/8/2013 1:06:41 PM by Bailey, Mary Jo 
Submitted to those current in �SAF104: LOCK, TAG, AND TRY
�SAF108: FIRE SAFETY Training 	
Summary 	Lesson ID: 	759 
	Status: 	OK 
	Doc ID: 	2013-JLAB-759 
	Priority: 	Caution 
	Safety Related: 	NO 
	Originator: 	Bailey, Mary Jo 
	Issued: 	10/8/2013 1:04:10 PM 
	Approved By: 	Bailey, Mary Jo 
	Approved On: 	10/8/2013 1:06:41 PM 
	Source: 	OTHER 
	Location: 	OTHER 
	Cost Savings: 	
	Contact: 	Schneider Electric IT Corp. - (888) 437-4007 
	Queued Emails: 	0 
	Sent Emails: 	0 
	Viewings: 	3 times Attachments 

    * SurgeProtectorRecall-1.pdf 
    * SurgeProtectorRecall-1a.pdf 
    * SurgeProtectorRecall-1Pic3.jpg 
    * SurgeProtectorRecall-1Pic2.jpg 
    * SurgeProtectorRecall-1Pic1.jpg 
Hazard Issues 

    * Electricity 
    * Fire Protection 
Skills 

    * SAF104: LOCK, TAG, AND TRY 
    * SAF108: FIRE SAFETY 
Distribution/Notification 

    * *Division Safety Officers (DSOs) 
    * *Safety Wardens 
    * *DOE Notification 
    * *ESH&Q Liaisons