Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1642.
This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013 through June 10, 2013 and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1642.
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. Installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Schneider Electric Distributors Nationwide Such As Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.w. Grainger From May 2013 To June 2013 For Between $200 And $9,260. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1642.
Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.schneider-electric.us and click on "customer notification" under the popular links category for more information.
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Authorized Schneider Electric Distributors Nationwide Such As Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.w. Grainger From May 2013 To June 2013 For Between $200 And $9,260. Recall FAQ
Authorized Schneider Electric Distributors Nationwide Such As Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.w. Grainger From May 2013 To June 2013 For Between $200 And $9,260. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 18, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 28,400 units are potentially affected.