Safety regulator, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
Recall 02556 · Aug 9, 2002 · Square D Company
40,000
units affected
40,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02556
- Date
- Aug 9, 2002
- Company
- Square D Company
- Units affected
- 40,000
- Product
- MA/MH circuit breakers
- Product type
- Circuit Breakers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
What can happen
The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This could cause the clamping load between the lug and the circuit breaker terminals to be lower than specified, resulting in a high temperature condition. Products could overheat causing a fire hazard.
The fix
Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not meet the required torque specifications.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ma/mh circuit breakers?
Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not meet the required torque specifications.
What is the hazard?
The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This could cause the clamping load between the lug and the circuit breaker terminals to be lower than specified, resulting in a high temperature condition. Products could overheat causing a fire hazard.
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.