CPSC and Supreme Premium Products Inc. Recall Surge
Protectors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Supreme Premium Products
Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 7,500 surge
protectors. The surge protectors come in two models. Both
models have undersized wires, loose connections and improper
grounding, which present fire, shock and electrocution
hazards.
CPSC and Supreme Premium Products Inc. are not aware of
any injuries involving these surge protectors. This recall
is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The two models being recalled are both six outlet surge
protectors. There is no labeling on the surge protectors
themselves, but both are made of beige-colored metal with
black cords and outlets. One model has a single red power
switch and is packaged in a blue cardboard box labeled in
part, "6 Outlet AC Surge Protector...Clean Power Source With
Spike Suppressor...Built In Safety Circuit Breaker...Master
Switch With Pilot Light...Durable Enamel Finished
Housing...15 AMPS Maximum Capacity." There is a picture of
the surge protector on the front of the box. The other model
has seven red power switches and is packaged in a red
cardboard box labeled in part, "6 Outlet Power Surge
Protector Safety Circuit Breaker...Individual Switch...15
AMPS...Built-In Brackets...Heavy-duty surge protection for
computer systems and other sensitive electronic equipment."
The surge protector is visible through a cutout on the front
of the box.
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 who live in the New York metropolitan area should
call (212) 629-8527.