Scott Electric Co. Inc. · Recalled
Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 30,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Circuit Breakers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.
Incident log
Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
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 tdiorio@scottelectricusa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 16 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.