64,000 Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Recalled

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64,000 Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Recalled

December 31st, 2007 amy

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of approximately 64,000 counterfeit “Square D” circuit breakers, because they could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. 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 Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

These counterfeit circuit breakers were made in China and sold through electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February
2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.

For more information, Call Connecticut Electric at (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.connecticut-electric.com. Consumers also can obtain additional information by emailing Connecticut Electric at dunham@connecticut-electric.com.

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