Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Schneider Electric is recalling Square D brand General Duty safety switches because the power may remain on even when the handle is moved to the "OFF" position, creating a risk of electrical shock or electrocution. The recalled switches are dark gray metal boxes measuring approximately 10 by 7 by 4 inches with black handles, used in commercial and residential settings. Only switches manufactured between January 1, 2014 and January 18, 2018 with specific catalog numbers (including CD321NRB, D211NRB, D221NRB, D321NRB, DU221RB, DU222RB, DU321RB, and DU322RB, among others) are affected. The date code, found inside the cover in YYWW format between 1401 and 1803, can confirm whether a switch is included in the recall.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately inspect their installed safety switches by moving the handle to the "OFF" position. If power stays on in the "OFF" position, or if the switch is not yet installed, consumers should contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement switch and free installation support. Instructions for inspection are available at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately inspect installed safety switches by moving the handle to the "OFF" position. If the power stays on when the handle is in the "OFF" position, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch and free service support to install the replacement switch. If the safety switch is not installed and included in the recall, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch. Instructions on how to inspect the switch can be found at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert.
This recall involves Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R safety switches. The switches are a dark gray metal box with a black handle on the side that can be moved to an "ON" or "OFF" position. The "OFF" position is designed to shut off the flow of electricity. The switches may be used in or around commercial buildings, outbuildings, apartments and homes. They measure about 10 inches by 7 inches by 4 inches. Brand name "Square D", the ampere of the safety switch and the 120/240-volt or 240-volt marking is printed on a label on the front of the safety switch. The recalled switches were manufactured between January 1, 2014 through January 18, 2018 and have date codes 1401 through 1803. The date codes are in the YYWW format (example: 1401 = year 2014, week 1). The date code of the product can only be found on the inside of the cover and is not accessible if the product is installed and in-service. Only safety switches with the following catalog numbers printed on a separate label on the side are included in the recall: Catalog Number CD321NRB D211NRB D211NRBCP D221NRB D221NRBCP D221NRBUP D321NRB D321NRBCP D321NRBUP DU221RB DU221RBUP DU222RB DU222RBUP DU321RB DU321RBUP DU321RBCP DU322RB DU322RBCP DU322RBUP
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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