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Recall 08151 — Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2007-12-27

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
08151
Date of alert
2007-12-27
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/North-American-Breaker-Co-Recalls-Counterfeit-

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