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 • May 27, 2008

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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 Specialty 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 Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net This is not a Square D Company recall.

Recall Details

Sold At
Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08286

Product Information

Product Name
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Product Type
Circuit Breakers
Number of Units
About 371,000
Distributed By
Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (866) 650-3076
Website www.ebulb.net
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall.