CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 18, 2014

Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013 through June 10, 2013 and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. Installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.

Contact Information

Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.schneider-electric.us and click on "customer notification" under the popular links category for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Schneider Electric distributors nationwide such as Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.W. Grainger from May 2013 to June 2013 for between $200 and $9,260.
Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
14134

Product Information

Product Name
Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers
Product Type
Electric Wire or Wiring Systems
Number of Units
About 28,400
Imported By
Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Palatine, Ill.
Manufactured In
Mexico

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Full Contact Information

Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.schneider-electric.us and click on "customer notification" under the popular links category for more information.