CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2007-10-30

Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

08054 · Recalled 2007-10-30 · CPSC page

Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit BreakersAbout 64,000

Parties

Distributor
Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.
Made in
China
Sold at
Electrical Distributors, hardware from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50, $15.50.

Consumer contact

For more information, Call Connecticut Electric at (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.connecticut-electric.com. Consumers also can obtain additional information by emailing Connecticut Electric at bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.

Source: CPSC recall 08054. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.