CPSC2008-05-27
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
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 Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.
Sold at
Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.
Affected count
About 371,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Recalled-By-Specialty-Lamp-International-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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