# North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-12-27 · 08151 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08151
- **Date:** 2007-12-27
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

## 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.

## Retailer(s)

NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/North-American-Breaker-Co-Recalls-Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*