Scott Electric Co. Inc. Counterfeit Circuit Breakers recall: Fire Hazard
Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
Why was Scott Electric Co. Inc. Counterfeit Circuit Breakers recalled?
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund. Contact: To arrange for a free inspection or for additional information, contact Scott Electric toll-free at (877) 222-0473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.scottelectricusa.com - consumers and contractors can also obtain additional information by e-mailing Scott Electric at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
- Company
- Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 30,000
- Sold at
- Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout Pennsylvania and Texas and nationwide at retail electrical supply and home stores from May 2005 through May 2006 for between $4 and $25.
- Recall date
- November 16, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.