# Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-11-16 · 07036 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 07036
- **Date:** 2006-11-16
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers

## Hazards

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Scott-Electric-Co-Inc-Recalls-Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard)
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