Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Miami Breaker is recalling counterfeit circuit breakers labeled as Square D or SQD in the QO series. These counterfeit breakers can fail to trip when overloaded, creating a fire hazard. The affected models include QO115, QO120, QO130, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, and QO260, with approximately 41,580 units affected across all models. Genuine Square D QO breakers have specific identifying features: the amp rating written in white paint on the handle, the Square D insignia molded onto the side, and a yellow chromate clip with half of the top visible.
According to the recall, consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and to arrange a free inspection and replacement if necessary.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115 (about 7,800 units), QO120 (about 26,300 units), QO130 (about 3,200 units), QO215 (about 350 units), QO220 (about 720 units), QO230 (about 1,780 units), QO240 (about 1,130 units), QO250 (about 1,150 units) and QO260 (about 1,150 units). Genuine Square D QO breakers have the following: (1) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker, (2) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (3) a yellow chromate clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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