CPSCMay 27, 2008consumer
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should contact Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCVernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)2018-06-06
- CPSCHorizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard2017-04-25
- CPSCSchneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards2014-12-18
- CPSCAsurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards2010-08-10
- CPSCMiami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard2010-08-02
- CPSCNorth American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard2007-12-27
- CPSCConnecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard2007-10-30
- CPSCFlat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units2007-04-12
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