Scott Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Scott Electric is recalling about 30,000 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers sold in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide because they may not trip when overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Scott Electric Co. Inc. is recalling about 30,000 counterfeit "Square D" circuit breakers. The recalled products include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. These breakers are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The counterfeit circuit breakers were sold at Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25. Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, a replacement or refund. To arrange for a free inspection or for additional information, consumers can contact Scott Electric toll-free at (877) 222-0473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.scottelectricusa.com. Consumers and contractors can also obtain additional information by e-mailing Scott Electric at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 30,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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