CPSC recall 10749
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers by General Breakers And Panels, citing the recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10749 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-08-02 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | General Breakers And Panels |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers | The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115 (about 7,800 units), QO120 (about 26,300 units), QO130 (about 3,200 units), QO215 (about 350 units), QO220 (about 720 units), QO230 (about 1,780 units), QO240 (about 1,130 units), QO250 (about 1,150 units) and QO260 (about 1,150 units). Genuine Square D QO breakers have the following: (1) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker, (2) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (3) a yellow chromate clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Reason
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D 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/2010/Miami-Breaker-Recalls-Counterfeit-Square-D-Circuit-Breakers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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