CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 27, 2007

North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. 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 breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.

Recall Details

Sold At
NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08151

Product Information

Product Name
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Product Type
Circuit Breakers
Number of Units
About 50,000
Distributed By
North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (866) 505-5851
Website www.nabcorecall.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.