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Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

Date: November 16, 2006
Company: Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa.

Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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