CPSC2014-03-18
Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Palatine, Ill.
Hazard
The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. Installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.
Sold at
Authorized Schneider Electric distributors nationwide such as Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.W. Grainger from May 2013 to June 2013 for between $200 and $9,260.
Affected count
About 28,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers
Consumer contact
Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.schneider-electric.us and click on "customer notification" under the popular links category for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-Square-D-Brand-F-and-K-Frame-Circuit-BreakersDon't want to check this manually?
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