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Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

Date: October 30, 2007
Company: Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.

Affected Products

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. 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; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

Why Was This Recalled?

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.

Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report