Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 18, 2014 CPSC #14134

Quick answer

Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14134, announced on March 18, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013 through June 10, 2013 and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate. The remedy is consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.. Affected brand: Schneider Electric USA Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013 through June 10, 2013 and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate.

Affected products

Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers

Recalled brands

Schneider Electric USA Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. Installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.

Recall date

March 18, 2014

Categories

Electric Wire or Wiring Systems

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14134?

CPSC recall #14134 covers Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 18, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013 through June 10, 2013 and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate.

What is the remedy for recall #14134?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14134 is consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.. 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 Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame 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/2014/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-Square-D-Brand-F-and-K-Frame-Circuit-Breakers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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