[OPLINTECH] FYI: APC Surge Protector/Power Strip Recall

[Chad Neeper]

Ironically, this morning I received notice that my replacements have
shipped.

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On Nov 20, 2013 10:52 AM, "Chad Neeper" <cneeper at level9networks.com> wrote:

> Confirmed. I'm still waiting on my recall replacements. So that's what?
> coming up on seven weeks now, I think...
>
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> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 10:48 AM, Bob Neeper <neeperro at oplin.org> wrote:
>
>>  We took a major, major hit yesterday when a farmer took out a pole so I
>> have some APC and Tripplite surge protectors to replace.
>>
>> As 3 were APC Net7's in the recall I did the form for them. Easy, as Chad
>> said.
>>
>> The bummer part is the email back saying:
>>
>> "Please allow *12* weeks for processing.
>>  Thank you for choosing APC by Schneider Electric"
>>
>> Yes, it is     1*2 weeks*,      not 1 to 2
>>
>>
>> Over the years Tripplite replacement's came in only a few weeks.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> R. W. (Bob) Neeper
>>
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>>  On 10/4/2013 3:24 PM, Chad Neeper wrote:
>>
>> I just ran through the process myself. Pretty simple and fast. It looks
>> like they are not asking for us to ship back the recalled units. We do have
>> to agree to dispose of them, though. Also, you can list multiple units for
>> recall at the same time.
>>
>>  Kind of a bummer. I've used APC NET7 suppressors for years. The're my
>> favorite and are workhorses. I'll keep using them, though. Units
>> manufactured after 2003 are fine.
>>
>>  FWIW, the NET7's are being replaced with PRO8's. They're not my
>> preferred choice...bigger footprint...but they'll do well enough I suppose.
>>
>>
>> ______________________________
>> *Chad Neeper*
>> Senior Systems Engineer
>>
>> *Level 9 Networks*
>> 740-548-8070 (voice)
>> 866-214-6607 (fax)
>>
>> *Full LAN/WAN consulting services -- Specialized in libraries and schools*
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Ed Liddle <eliddle at marysvillelib.org>wrote:
>>
>>>  http://recall.apc.com/en
>>>
>>> Surge Protection Devices Manufactured Before 2003
>>> Some surge protection devices can overheat under abnormal electrical
>>> conditions, posing a possible fire risk to persons and property
>>>
>>> 8 Series Surge Strip
>>> 7 Series Surge Strip
>>>
>>> 1. Look for bar code label on bottom of surge strip
>>>
>>> 2. Confirm that the Model Number is included in table below, AND
>>>
>>> 3. The two numbers that follow the first letter(s) in the serial number
>>> sequence indicate 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
>>>
>>>
>>> Affected Model Numbers
>>> Affected Model Numbers   8 Series 7 Series  NET8 NET7  NET8N NET7T  NET7T-C
>>> PER7  PER8T PER7C  PER8TR PER7T  PER8TR-CN PER7T-CO  PER8TVR PER7T-U  PER8XTV
>>> PER7TX137  PRF8T2 PER7-U  PRF8TT PER7X148  PRO8 PRF7  PRO8T2 PRF7T  PRO8T2C
>>> PRO7  PRO8T2MP12 PRO7C  PRO8T2MP12B PRO7T    PRO8TV    PRO7TX183
>>>
>>>
>>> -Ed Liddle
>>>
>>> Marysville Public Library
>>> http://marysvillelib.org
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