CPSC recall 08286

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2014-05-23

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" by Specialty Lamp International, citing 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" | 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.

Reason

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.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Counterfeit-Circuit-Breakers-Recalled-By-Specialty-Lamp-International-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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