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North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireDec 27, 2007
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker
Genuine Circuit Breaker detail
Genuine Circuit Breaker detail
Recalled Counterfeit Circuit Breaker
Recalled Counterfeit Circuit Breaker

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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 on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.

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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