North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-27). Hazards: fire. Models: 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215…. About 50,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08151 |
| Published | 2007-12-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Circuit Breakers |
| Products | Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" |
| Firm named in the title | North American Breaker Co. |
| Firms | North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 50,000 |
| Model numbers | 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, 3100 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, inspect |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85. |
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.
Hazard
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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