Square D 30 ampere ground fault interrupting (GFCI) circuit breakers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Square D Company is voluntarily replacing its Series 1 two-pole GFCI (ground fault interrupting) circuit breakers, which are designed to protect against electrocution in addition to providing normal circuit breaker protection. These breakers have a yellow "Push-To-Test" button and are twice the size of standard branch circuit breakers. They are commonly used on 240-volt circuits serving hot tubs, swimming pools, pumps, and other equipment where electrical failure could pose a risk of electrocution. The company discovered that early failure of an electronic component in these breakers may disable their electric shock protection capability. Approximately 80,000 of these units have been sold and installed nationwide since 1982, and Square D is not aware of any injuries resulting from the problem.
Consumers who believe they may have one of the affected GFCI circuit breakers should contact Square D Company at (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information about the free replacement program. Circuit breakers that display the Square D trademark near the handle or that lack a yellow "Push-To-Test" button are not subject to this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Series 1 GFCI Circuit Breakers Replacement by Square D NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 13, 1988, Revised June 26, 2006 Release # 88-022 Note: Phone Number Change. Square D Company Offers Free Replacement Program WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Square D Company of Palatine, Illinois is voluntarily offering free replacement of its 15 through 30 ampere size Series 1 two-pole ground fault interrupting (GFCI) circuit breakers. Ground fault circuit breakers tire safety devices which provide protection against electrocution in addition to the normal circuit breaker overload protection function. Two-pole GFCI circuit breakers are often used on 240 volt circuits serving hot tubs/spas, swimming pool equipment, pumps and fountain equipment, and other applications where electrical failure of the protected equipment could pose a risk of electrocution. Square D Company is taking this action because it has discovered that early failure of an electronic component may disable the electric shock protection provided by this product. The involved Square D GFCI circuit breakers have a yellow "Push-To-Test" button and are two-pole units which are physically twice the size of most branch circuit breakers. Persons who believe they may have such a unit or who have questions should telephone Square D Company at (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information concerning Square D's free replacement program. Square D GFCI circuit breakers which display the Square D trademark near the circuit breaker handle are not subject to this problem. Also, circuit breakers without the yellow "Push-To-Test" button are not GFCI devices and are not subject to this problem. Approximately 80,000 of the involved units have been sold and installed nationwide since 1982. Square D Company is not aware of any injuries resulting from the problem with its product. The normal circuit breaker function is not affected by this problem. The Consumer Product Safety Commission believes GFCI's provide a significant level of electrical safety. The Commission recommends that all GFCI's, both circuit-breaker type and outlet type, be tested frequently, at least monthly, using the test button on each unit.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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