Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-10-30 · 08054
Hazards
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08054
Date
2007-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
Distributor(s)
Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.