North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 08151 · North American Breaker

Hazard

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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

Units

About 50,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. 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, 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.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.

Product

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

Distributed by

North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.

Retailers

NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →