Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10749 · Aug 2, 2010 · Miami Breaker
43,600
units affected
43,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10749
- Date
- Aug 2, 2010
- Company
- Miami Breaker
- Units affected
- 43,600
- Product
- Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
- Product type
- Circuit Breakers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115 (about 7,800 units), QO120 (about 26,300 units), QO130 (about 3,200 units), QO215 (about 350 units), QO220 (about 720 units), QO230 (about 1,780 units), QO240 (about 1,130 units), QO250 (about 1,150 units) and QO260 (about 1,150 units). Genuine Square D QO breakers have the following: (1) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker, (2) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (3) a yellow chromate clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
What can happen
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical product distributors and wholesalers nationwide from March 2005 through July 2006. Single pole breakers sold for between $3 and $4, double pole breakers were sold for between $8 and $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled counterfeit "square d" circuit breakers?
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
What is the hazard?
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, 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.