Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-05-27 · 08286
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
08286
Date
2008-05-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.
Distributor(s)
Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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.