CPSC2007-12-27
North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.
Sold at
NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.
Affected count
About 50,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/North-American-Breaker-Co-Recalls-Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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