Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-08-02). Hazards: fire. Models: QO115, QO120, QO130, QO215, QO220, QO230…. About 43,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10749 |
| Published | 2010-08-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Circuit Breakers |
| Products | Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers |
| Firm named in the title | Miami Breaker |
| Firms | General Breakers and Panels Inc., of Miami, Fla. (importer); Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI), of Miami, Fla. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 43,600 |
| Model numbers | QO115, QO120, QO130, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Electrical product distributors and wholesalers nationwide from March 2005 through July 2006. Single pole breakers sold for between $3 and $4, double pole breakers were sold for between $8 and $9. |
Description
The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115 (about 7,800 units), QO120 (about 26,300 units), QO130 (about 3,200 units), QO215 (about 350 units), QO220 (about 720 units), QO230 (about 1,780 units), QO240 (about 1,130 units), QO250 (about 1,150 units) and QO260 (about 1,150 units). Genuine Square D QO breakers have the following: (1) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker, (2) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (3) a yellow chromate clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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