Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due
to Fire Hazard
Specialty Lamp International Inc. announced a voluntary recall of
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D". 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 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120,
130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the
handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to
2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (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.
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