Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-11-16 · 07036
Hazards
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
07036
Date
2006-11-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25.
Distributor(s)
Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.