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CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers

⚠ 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.

Category
Units Affected
40,000
Recall Date
August 9, 2002
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
The Circuit Breakers Were Sold Between October 2000 And March 2002 For Between $3,000 And $9,000. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2278.

This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2278.

Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not meet the required torque specifications.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact The Circuit Breakers Were Sold Between October 2000 And March 2002 For Between $3,000 And $9,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-2278.

For more information, call (800) 634-8730 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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The Circuit Breakers Were Sold Between October 2000 And March 2002 For Between $3,000 And $9,000. Recall FAQ

The Circuit Breakers Were Sold Between October 2000 And March 2002 For Between $3,000 And $9,000. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers. The notice was published on August 9, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 40,000 units are potentially affected.