CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-09). Hazards: fire, burn. About 40,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02556 |
| Published | 2002-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-14 |
| Product category | Circuit Breakers |
| Products | MA/MH circuit breakers |
| Firm named in the title | Square D Company |
| Firms | Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 40,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000. |
Description
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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