Siemens recalls 15-50 AMP circuit breakers and load centers from June-August 2010 due to fire risk from a spring clip that can break, causing electrical arcing and potential fire.
The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Siemens is recalling circuit breakers and electrical panels made between June and August 2010 because a spring clip can break during normal use, leading to overheating, arcing, and possible fire. This affects homeowners and businesses with these specific models.
The spring clip inside the circuit breaker can break during normal use, which causes the electrical connection to lose proper force. This leads to excessive heat, arcing, and potential fire in the electrical panel, damaging insulation and risking injury or property loss.
Homeowners and businesses that own Siemens or Murray circuit breakers with date codes 0610 or 0710 (from June 2010 through August 2010) are most at risk. The hazard is most severe for those who use these breakers in electrical panels without proper maintenance.
Check for a label on the side of the circuit breaker with date codes 0610 or 0710 or catalog numbers like Q115, Q120, Q130, etc. Load centers and meter combos have date codes stamped on the inside of the metal box from June 23, 2010 through August 25, 2010.
Reach out to Siemens to schedule a free inspection by an electrician for the affected circuit breakers.
Receive a free replacement circuit breaker or electrical panel after the inspection.
Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product.
Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers, and meter combos with date codes 0610 or 0710 (June 2010 through August 2010).
Check for a label on the side of the circuit breaker with date codes 0610 or 0710 or catalog numbers like Q115, Q120, Q130, etc. Load centers have date codes stamped on the inside of the metal box from June 23, 2010 through August 25, 2010.
No, but you should contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician to ensure safety before replacing the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 345 — Siemens Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos Hello, I own a Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos that is covered by recall 345 from Siemens. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product. 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.
