The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07062·Announced 2006-12-15

Square D Recalls General Duty Safety Switches Due to Shock Hazard

Square D is recalling about 27,600 General Duty Safety Switches because they may continue to supply electricity when in the OFF position, posing a shock or electrocution risk.

What this means for you

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 (electric shock/electrocution) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Square D Co. of Palatine, Ill., is recalling about 27,600 General Duty 30- and 60-ampere, 240-volt, 1-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R safety switches. These switches are typically used to control the flow of electricity to outdoor motorized units, such as outdoor air conditioning and heating (HVAC) equipment, that are hardwired to a household or business electrical system.

The recalled switches have a defect where the safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. The "OFF" position is designed to cut the flow of electricity to protect the person servicing the unit. This defect poses a risk of electric shock or electrocution to consumers. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The affected switches were sold at electrical distributors and retailers from September 2006 through November 2006 for between $120 and $300. Consumers should return uninstalled safety switches to the retailer or distributor where purchased for a free replacement unit. Installed safety switches will be replaced free of charge by contacting the firm. Consumers can contact Square D toll-free at (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.us.squared.com.

The recalled product

Product
General Duty Safety Switches
Manufacturer
Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Switches
Hazard
Affected units
27,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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