CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
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Hazard
The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This could cause the clamping load between the lug and the circuit breaker terminals to be lower than specified, resulting in a high temperature condition. Products could overheat causing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not meet the required torque specifications.
Incidents & injuries
None reported.
Product description
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
Sold on
The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.
Contact the company
For more information, call (800) 634-8730 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What should I do?
Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.
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