Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 08054 · Oct 30, 2007 · Connecticut Electric
64,000
units affected
64,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08054
- Date
- Oct 30, 2007
- Company
- Connecticut Electric
- Units affected
- 64,000
- Product
- Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
- Product type
- Circuit Breakers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
- Sold at
- Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled counterfeit "square d" circuit breakers?
Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.