NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2006
Release #07-036 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 222-0473
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers
Due To Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name
of Product: Counterfeit “Square D” Circuit
Breakers
Units: About 30,000
Distributor/Retailer: Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg,
Pa.
Hazard:
The recalled circuit breakers labeled “Square
D” are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded,
posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents
or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
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.
Sold through: Scott Electric Co. distributor locations throughout
Pennsylvania and Texas from May 2005 through May 2006 for between
$4 and $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange
for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
Consumer
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 http://www.scottelectricusa.com/recall_Aug22_2006.html -
consumers and contractors can also obtain additional information
by e-mailing
Scott Electric at tdiorio@scottelectricusa.com.
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