Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Specialty Lamp International is recalling counterfeit circuit breakers labeled as Square D that can fail to trip when overloaded, creating a fire hazard. The counterfeit breakers are black and labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, and 2020, or Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260, and 1515.
Consumers can identify counterfeit breakers by comparing them to authentic Square D models, which have the amp rating written in white paint on the handle, the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top visible. According to the recall, affected consumers should contact Specialty Lamp International to determine if their breaker is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection, replacement, or refund if necessary.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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