# Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-05-27 · 08286 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08286
- **Date:** 2008-05-27
- **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)

Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Recalled-By-Specialty-Lamp-International-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
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