CPSC2007-10-30
Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.
Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.
Sold at
Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
Affected count
About 64,000
Injuries reported
Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
Consumer contact
For more information, Call Connecticut Electric at (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.connecticut-electric.com. Consumers also can obtain additional information by emailing Connecticut Electric at bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Connecticut-Electric-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-To-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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