North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Haza...
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 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. 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, 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/North-American-Breaker-Co-Recalls-Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a2c7d1c27b1842f0bef87ff4c77739a2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eef71dcae5dc4b0588a99dc1931a2eda.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Genuine Circuit Breaker detail |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1cc6c2786fad47be9cdf38a9005fb474.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Counterfeit Circuit Breaker |
| 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 50,000 |
| Recall I D | 4170 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. 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, 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 | North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08151 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |