Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard
Schneider Electric is recalling about 47,250 Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices because they can experience an arc event, posing a fire hazard. One report of smoke damage was received, with no injuries.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported incident of smoke damage but no injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 47,250 Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices. The recalled devices are 3-wire and 4-wire units primarily installed in commercial and industrial applications, with some residential use. They are black rectangular devices with a green plastic rimmed meter and a white label reading "Square D by Schneider Electric." The devices were manufactured between January 1, 2013, and August 24, 2020, and were sold through authorized Schneider Electric distributors and included in factory-ordered panelboards.
The recall is due to a fire hazard. The devices can experience an arc event, which can result in a fire. The company has received one report of an arcing incident that caused smoke damage to a wall in a commercial location. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protection devices. They should contact Schneider Electric at 800-577-7355 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.se.com/us/surgeloc-safetynotice to receive instructions for a free equivalent replacement surge protector.
The recalled product
- Product
- Surgeloc Surge Protection Devices
- Affected units
- 47,250
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same hazard · fire
See all →- SevereForest River Recalls 2026-2027 Cedar Creek Trailers for Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-16
- SevereAlliance RV Recalls Valor and Delta Trailers Due to Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-16
- Severe3M Recalls Scotch Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC · 2026-10-15
- SevereToyota Recalls Land Cruiser Hybrid Vehicles for Fuel Leak Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-14
- SevereIntellijoint Navigation Systems Recalled for Potential Fire Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
Similar recalls
- SevereSchneider Electric Recalls APC Surge Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC · 2013-10-03
- High
- High
- High
- High
- High