Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 07036 · Nov 16, 2006 · Scott Electric Co. Inc.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07036
- Date
- Nov 16, 2006
- Company
- Scott Electric Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
- Product type
- Circuit Breakers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. 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 might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
- Sold at
- Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled counterfeit "square d" circuit breakers?
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not 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.