Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire H...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Connecticut-Electric-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b3aed9ed36d644e782ce2c59e72089c2.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers. |
| Products › Name | Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers |
| Products › Type | Circuit Breakers |
| Products › Category I D | 1881 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 64,000 |
| Recall I D | 4067 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 08054 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, Call Connecticut Electric at (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.connecticut-electric.com. Consumers also can obtain additional information by emailing Connecticut Electric at bdunham@connecticut-electric.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |