Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fir...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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.
Affected Products
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Recalled-By-Specialty-Lamp-International-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ebcbd1b486b34704bb71cc83e0bf7d14.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2a19afd4246d4129a6119e9f563e4354.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker details |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b9693d39b43e43c49b6a96a0c643617b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breaker details |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" |
| Products › Type | Circuit Breakers |
| Products › Category I D | 1881 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 371,000 |
| Recall I D | 4306 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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. |
| Distributors › Name | Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 08286 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |