Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 2, 2010 CPSC #10749

Quick answer

Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #10749, announced on August 2, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately contact miami breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.. Affected brands: General Breakers and Panels Inc., Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers

Recalled brands

General Breakers and Panels Inc., Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI)

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.

Recall date

August 2, 2010

Categories

Circuit Breakers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10749?

CPSC recall #10749 covers Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 2, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10749?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10749 is consumers should immediately contact miami breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.. 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 Miami Breaker 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/2010/Miami-Breaker-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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