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Product Recall Number: 08-151

Why was Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" recalled?

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.

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Here's product recall specific data for Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D".

  • Product Recall Number: 08-151

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 Counterfeit Circuit Breakers. 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.Name of Product: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"Units: About 50,000Distributor/Retailer: North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.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.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.Sold by: NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's website at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 50,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

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

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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