Product Recall Number: 07-036
Why was Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers recalled?
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-036
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-11-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers. The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit BreakersUnits: About 30,000Distributor/Retailer: Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.Description: The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.Sold through: Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.Consumer Contact: To arrange for a free inspection or for additional information, contact Scott Electric toll-free at (877) 222-0473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.scottelectricusa.com - consumers and contractors can also obtain additional information by e-mailing Scott Electric at tdiorio@scottelectricusa.com.
Hazard Description: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 30,000
Incidents: Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
Sold At: Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: Retailer:
Custom Field: Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.