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Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Miami Breaker
SKU: CPSC-10749
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 2, 2010Recall ID: 10749Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Miami-Breaker-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7b7e8d1208df4a45beebd7e03e274fe7.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Genuine circuit breaker
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f91287d2f75f465ea86e78724b97794d.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Counterfeit circuit breaker
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Products › Type	Circuit Breakers
Products › Category I D	1881
Products › Number Of Units	About 43,600
Recall I D	437
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
Importers › Name	General Breakers and Panels Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2010-08-02T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI), of Miami, Fla.
Recall Number	10749
Consumer Contact	Consumers can contact MBI at (800) 941-1112 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at info@miamibreaker.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00

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