North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-12-27 · 08151
Hazards
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08151
Date
2007-12-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Companies
Retailer(s)
NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.
Distributor(s)
North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. 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, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.