CPSC2008-05-27
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International 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 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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