# Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-10-30 · 08054 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08054
- **Date:** 2007-10-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers

## 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.

## Retailer(s)

Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Connecticut-Electric-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard)
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