GFCI Circuit Breakers Recalled by Siemens Energy & Automation
USGFCI Circuit Breakers Recalled by Siemens Energy & Automation
Recalling Firm: Murray, Siemens Energy & Automation
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Product Description & Identification
GFCI Circuit Breakers Recalled by Siemens Energy & Automation NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued October 7, 1998, Revised May 20, 2005 Release # 99-005 Company Phone Number: (800) 241-3138 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: name, (301) 504-7076 Siemens Contact: Jill Vaughn-Birch (770) 326-2118 Note: Contact Information Change. CPSC, Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. Announce Recall of GFCI Circuit Breakers Used with Hot Tubs and Spas WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 144,000 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers, typically used with hot tubs and spas to prevent shock or electrocution. These GFCI circuit breakers could overheat and lose their ability to prevent injury or death. Siemens is not aware of any injuries involving these circuit breakers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers involved in this recall carry the Siemens or Murray brand name. The face of the black plastic units have a large, white button with the word "TEST" molded into it. The circuit breaker's rating is printed in white at each end of the handle's horizontal bar. A product identification sticker is affixed to the face of each unit near the "TEST" button. The word "Siemens" or "Murray" will be found at the top of the sticker, and the phrase "2 Pole Unit" is printed on the bottom of the sticker. Only 2-pole units are being recalled. The GFCI circuit breakers were sold primarily to electrical contractors and hot tub manufacturers through independent wholesale electrical distributors. A small percentage were sold to contractors and consumers through home improvement stores. They were sold nationwide from March 1996 through April 1998 for about $100. Consumers should switch the recalled GFCI circuit breaker to the "off" position immediately to disconnect the power supply. Consumers should call Siemens at (800) 241-3138 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight EST Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday to arrange to have qualified personnel replace the breakers at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should not attempt to remove the GFCI circuit breaker because high voltage can cause death or serious injury. Consumers should not use their hot tubs and spas until a replacement breaker has been installed.
Affected Products
Murray 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers; Siemen's 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1999/CPSC-Siemens-Energy--Automation-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-GFCI-Circuit-Breakers-Used-with-Hot-Tubs-and-Spas |
| Title | GFCI Circuit Breakers Recalled by Siemens Energy & Automation |
| Hazards › Name | Electrocution/Electric Shock |
| Products › 1 › Name | Murray 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers |
| Products › 1 › Type | Circuit Breakers |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 1881 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Siemen's 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers |
| Products › 2 › Type | Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) |
| Products › 2 › Category I D | 1980 |
| Recall I D | 6210 |
| Recall Date | 1998-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | GFCI Circuit Breakers Recalled by Siemens Energy & Automation NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued October 7, 1998, Revised May 20, 2005 Release # 99-005 Company Phone Number: (800) 241-3138 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: name, (301) 504-7076 Siemens Contact: Jill Vaughn-Birch (770) 326-2118 Note: Contact Information Change. CPSC, Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. Announce Recall of GFCI Circuit Breakers Used with Hot Tubs and Spas WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 144,000 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers, typically used with hot tubs and spas to prevent shock or electrocution. These GFCI circuit breakers could overheat and lose their ability to prevent injury or death. Siemens is not aware of any injuries involving these circuit breakers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers involved in this recall carry the Siemens or Murray brand name. The face of the black plastic units have a large, white button with the word "TEST" molded into it. The circuit breaker's rating is printed in white at each end of the handle's horizontal bar. A product identification sticker is affixed to the face of each unit near the "TEST" button. The word "Siemens" or "Murray" will be found at the top of the sticker, and the phrase "2 Pole Unit" is printed on the bottom of the sticker. Only 2-pole units are being recalled. The GFCI circuit breakers were sold primarily to electrical contractors and hot tub manufacturers through independent wholesale electrical distributors. A small percentage were sold to contractors and consumers through home improvement stores. They were sold nationwide from March 1996 through April 1998 for about $100. Consumers should switch the recalled GFCI circuit breaker to the "off" position immediately to disconnect the power supply. Consumers should call Siemens at (800) 241-3138 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight EST Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday to arrange to have qualified personnel replace the breakers at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should not attempt to remove the GFCI circuit breaker because high voltage can cause death or serious injury. Consumers should not use their hot tubs and spas until a replacement breaker has been installed. |
| Recall Number | 99005 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Murray |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Siemens Energy & Automation |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
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