Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-30). Hazards: fire. About 64,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08054 |
| Published | 2007-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Circuit Breakers |
| Products | Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers |
| Firm named in the title | Connecticut Electric |
| Firms | Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 64,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, inspect |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50. |
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.
Hazard
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
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