The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97079·Announced 1997-03-05

Supreme Premium Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Supreme Premium Products Inc. is recalling about 7,500 surge protectors sold nationwide from August 1995 to October 1996 due to fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (fire, shock, electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Supreme Premium Products Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 7,500 surge protectors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled items are six-outlet surge protectors available in two models. Both models feature beige-colored metal housings with black cords and outlets. One model has a single red power switch and is packaged in a blue cardboard box, while the other has seven red power switches and is packaged in a red cardboard box. The surge protectors themselves do not have labeling.

The recall is being conducted because the surge protectors have undersized wires, loose connections, and improper grounding. These defects present hazards of fire, shock, and electrocution. CPSC and Supreme Premium Products Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these surge protectors. The recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.

Wholesalers and discount stores sold the surge protectors nationwide from August 1995 through October 1996 for about $6 to $7. Consumers should stop using the recalled surge protectors immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Supreme Premium Products Inc. at (800) 544-7710. Consumers in the New York metropolitan area should call (212) 629-8527.

The recalled product

Product
Supreme Premium surge protectors
Manufacturer
Supreme
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Safety
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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