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Recall 10749 — Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2010-08-02

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
10749
Date of alert
2010-08-02
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Miami-Breaker-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Cir

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