Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 16, 2006 CPSC #07036

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Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07036, announced on November 16, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should contact scott electric co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.. Affected brand: Scott Electric Co. Inc..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Scott Electric Co. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.

Recall date

November 16, 2006

Categories

Circuit Breakers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07036?

CPSC recall #07036 covers Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 16, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #07036?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07036 is consumers should contact scott electric co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Scott-Electric-Co-Inc-Recalls-Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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