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Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08286, announced on May 27, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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. The remedy is consumers should contact specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.. Affected brand: Specialty Lamp International Inc..
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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.
Affected products
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Recalled brands
Specialty Lamp International Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.
Recall date
May 27, 2008
CPSC recall #08286 covers Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 27, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08286 is consumers should contact specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
If you sell Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International 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.
The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Recalled-By-Specialty-Lamp-International-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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