CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 30, 2007

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

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; (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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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 bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.

Recall Details

Sold At
Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
Injuries
Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
Recall Number
08054

Product Information

Product Name
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Product Type
Circuit Breakers
Number of Units
About 64,000
Distributed By
Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 264-3702
Website www.connecticut-electric.com
Full Contact Information

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 bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.