CPSC recall 15050
Circuit breakers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-05-11
On 2015-05-11 the CPSC announced a recall of Circuit breakers by Schneider Electric Usa, citing the circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15050 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-12-18 |
| Published | 2015-05-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Schneider Electric Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Circuit breakers | The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates whether the breaker is off, on or tripped. The recalled circuit breakers are rated for 150 to 250 amps, have interruption ratings of D, G, J, L and R. They were manufactured in two pole and three pole configurations with either lug-in/lug-out or plug-in (I-Line) style connectors. Brand name "Schneider Electric" or "Square D" is on a yellow sticker above the breaker handle and on the top of a label on the side of the circuit breaker. A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the left of the breaker handle has the catalog number at the top. The number also appears on a label on the side of the breaker. Schneider Electric catalog numbers begin with "NJ" and Square D catalog numbers begin with "J." A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the right of the breaker handle has the date code in the lower right corner. Recalled circuit breakers were manufactured from March 26, 2014 through September 26, 2014 and have date codes 14131 through 14395. The date codes are in the YYWWD format (example: 14131 = year 2014, week 13, day of the work week 1/ Monday). Breakers with following catalog numbers are being recalled: Catalog Number Breaker Type (N)JDX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JGX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JJX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JLX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JDX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JGX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JJX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JLX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JRX36XXX 3 Pole
Reason
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
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/2015/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-PowerPact-J-Frame-Circuit-Breakers
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