Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. 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/2007/Scott-Electric-Co-Inc-Recalls-Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d396dcca0cc74b7495436cc69ade6538.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any 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 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 3489 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2006-11-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit. |
| Distributors › Name | Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 07036 |
| Consumer Contact | To arrange for a free inspection or for additional information, contact Scott Electric toll-free at (877) 222-0473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.scottelectricusa.com - consumers and contractors can also obtain additional information by e-mailing Scott Electric at tdiorio@scottelectricusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |