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Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireMay 27, 2008
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker details
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker details
Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breaker details
Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breaker details

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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 Specialty 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 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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

Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email [email protected], or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. 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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