CPSC2007-12-27
North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.
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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