CPSC2006-12-15
Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard
Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Hazard
The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should return the uninstalled safety switches to the retailer or distributor where purchased for a free replacement unit. Installed safety switches will be replaced free of charge by contacting the firm.
Sold at
Electrical distributors and retailers from September 2006 through November 2006 for between $120 and $300.
Affected count
About 27,600
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
General Duty Safety Switches
Consumer contact
Contact Square D toll-free at (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.us.squared.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Square-D-Recalls-Safety-Switches-Due-to-Shock-or-Electrocution-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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