The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08054·Announced 2007-10-30

Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

Connecticut Electric is recalling about 64,000 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers sold nationwide from 2005 to 2006 because they may fail to trip, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard where the product could fail to trip, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. is recalling about 64,000 counterfeit "Square D" circuit breakers. These black breakers are marked as Square D products but are not genuine. The recall covers specific models including 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. The breakers were manufactured in China and sold through electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide between February 2005 and August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.

The counterfeit circuit breakers could fail to trip when required, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Genuine Square D circuit breakers have the amp rating written on the handle in white paint, the Square D insignia molded onto the side, and a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top visible. If a breaker does not match these physical characteristics, it may be counterfeit.

Connecticut Electric has not received any reports of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers. Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if their breaker is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection, replacement, or refund. For more information, consumers can call (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.connecticut-electric.com.

The recalled product

Product
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Components
Hazard
Affected units
64,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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