December 27, 2007
North American Breaker Co. is recalling about 50,000 counterfeit circuit breakers labeled as Square D breakers.
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.
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350, 360, and 3100. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
The breakers were sold by NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85. They were made in China.
Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact NABCO at (866) 505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firms Web site at www.nabcorecall.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
