Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 30, 2007 CPSC #08054

Quick answer

Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08054, announced on October 30, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. 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; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit. The remedy is consumers should contact connecticut electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.. Affected brand: Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric).

Hazard

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. 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; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

Affected products

Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers

Recalled brands

Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric)

Remedy

Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.

Recall date

October 30, 2007

Categories

Circuit Breakers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08054?

CPSC recall #08054 covers Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 30, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. 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; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

What is the remedy for recall #08054?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08054 is consumers should contact connecticut electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and 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 Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D 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/2008/Connecticut-Electric-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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