Recalls / 2008-05-27

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard

08286 · Recalled 2008-05-27 · CPSC page

Description

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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 Specialty 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 371,000

Parties

Distributor: Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Made in: China
Sold at: Electrical product distributors nationwide, $23.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall.

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Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker details

Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breaker details

Source: CPSC recall 08286. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.