Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Scott Electric Co. Inc. is recalling counterfeit circuit breakers labeled "Square D" in QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. These counterfeit breakers may fail to trip when overloaded, creating a fire hazard. Genuine Square D breakers have distinctive features: the amp rating in white paint on the handle, squared corners with an angled bottom edge on the arc shoot opening, a yellow chromate mounting clip with half the top visible, and a molded Square D insignia.
Consumers can identify counterfeit breakers by comparing their breaker's features to those described for genuine Square D products. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, a replacement or refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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