Schneider Electric recalls PowerPact J-Frame circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units that may not trip during overloads, risking fire, burns and electrical shock. Affected units have catalog numbers starting with NJ or J and date codes 14131-14395.
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
Schneider Electric is recalling PowerPact J-Frame circuit breakers that may not trip during overloads, creating a fire, burn, or electrical shock risk. Consumers should stop using these breakers immediately and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement or handle update kit.
The circuit breakers may fail to trip during an electrical overload, allowing excessive current to flow. This can cause overheating, potentially leading to fire, burns, or electrical shock if the overload is severe enough.
Homeowners with electrical systems using PowerPact J-Frame circuit breakers rated 150-250 amps, manufactured between March 2014 and September 2014, are most at risk. These breakers have catalog numbers starting with NJ or J and date codes 14131-14395.
Look for a yellow sticker with 'Schneider Electric' or 'Square D' above the breaker handle. Check for catalog numbers starting with 'NJ' or 'J' and date codes in the range 14131 to 14395 (indicating March 2014 to September 2014 production).
Immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers to prevent fire, burns, or electrical shock.
Reach out to Schneider Electric for a free replacement circuit breaker with up to $300 credit for installation or a handle update kit with up to $150 credit for installation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.
Recalled breakers have catalog numbers starting with 'NJ' or 'J', such as NJDX26XXX, JGX26XXX, JJX26XXX, JLX26XXX, and similar numbers for 2 or 3 poles.
Check for a yellow sticker with 'Schneider Electric' or 'Square D' above the handle, and look for catalog numbers starting with 'NJ' or 'J' with date codes 14131-14395.
Recalled breakers were manufactured from March 26, 2014 through September 26, 2014, with date codes 14131 through 14395.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Schneider Electric to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1885 — Schneider Electric Circuit breakers Hello, I own a Circuit breakers that is covered by recall 1885 from Schneider Electric. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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