Recalls / 2007-12-27

North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

08151 · Recalled 2007-12-27 · CPSC page

Description

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. 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, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

Hazards

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"		About 50,000

Parties

Distributor: North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: NABCO, electrical distributors, retailers nationwide, $85.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.

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Source: CPSC recall 08151. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.