Square D recalls F and K frame circuit breakers (15-100A) made 2013 with date codes 13193-13241 or 13184-13255 due to fire risk from failing to trip during overloads. Consumers may get free replacements.
The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.
Square D is recalling certain circuit breakers made in 2013 that could fail to trip during overloads, risking fire. Affected customers should check their breakers and get replacements if needed.
The circuit breakers might not shut off when overloaded, allowing electricity to continue flowing and potentially causing fire, burns, or electric shock.
Homeowners with Square D circuit breakers made between May 2013 and June 2013 are affected. Those with installed breakers are most at risk as they could face fire hazards.
Look for yellow-labeled breakers with "Square D" or the Square D logo. Check the faceplate for model numbers (F or K) and date codes (13193-13241 for F models, 13184-13255 for K models).
Inspect your circuit breakers for yellow labels with "Square D" or the Square D logo and check the date codes on the faceplate.
If your breaker is uninstalled, you will receive a replacement at no cost.
Installed breakers will be replaced at no cost with up to $300 per site for labor costs.
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.
Square D F and K frame circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps (F models) and 110 to 250 amps (K models).
Look for yellow-labeled breakers with "Square D" or the Square D logo and check the faceplate for model numbers and date codes.
Yes, you should check if your breaker is recalled and get a free replacement if it is installed or uninstalled.
The date codes are YYWWD (e.g., 13184 = 2013, week 18, day 4/Thursday).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Square D to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1642 — Square D Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers Hello, I own a Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers that is covered by recall 1642 from Square D. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
