Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Connecticut Electric is recalling counterfeit circuit breakers labeled as Square D products because they may fail to trip when needed, creating a fire hazard. The counterfeit breakers are black and include model numbers 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. Consumers can identify counterfeit breakers by checking whether the amp rating is written in white paint on the handle, the Square D insignia is molded onto the side, and a yellow chromate mounting clip is present with half of the top visible—genuine breakers have all these features.
Consumers who believe they have a counterfeit breaker should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if their breaker is affected and to arrange for a free inspection, 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 could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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