APC Surge Protector recall

Ran across a msg on TOB about some (older) APC products that have been recalled - potential overheating or fire. Around 15 million units affected. I appreciated the info since I have (at least) one of these myself. Here's a link to the info on APC's website:

http://recall.apc.com/en

These are very old. They don't like up and down electricity get rid of them. Go to WalMart and buy a Monster Surge protector with a Joules rating larger than 500, below 500 are useless.  Cut cord off recalled units and smash body so they cannot be used again. Remember they save everything in Mexico. Don't just throw it away.

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MPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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
 
How do I know if I have a recalled unit?
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

Frequently Asked Questions
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
 
Stop using surge strip if you have one of the recalled products