Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit 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-3489.
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515, and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3489.
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
✅ 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 Scott Electric Co. Distributor Locations Throughout Pennsylvania And Texas And Nationwide At Retail Electrical Supply And Home Stores From May 2005 Through May 2006 For Between $4 And $25. 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-3489.
To arrange for a free inspection or for additional information, contact Scott Electric toll-free at (877) 222-0473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.scottelectricusa.com - consumers and contractors can also obtain additional information by e-mailing Scott Electric at tdiorio@scottelectricusa.com
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Scott Electric Co. Distributor Locations Throughout Pennsylvania And Texas And Nationwide At Retail Electrical Supply And Home Stores From May 2005 Through May 2006 For Between $4 And $25. Recall FAQ
Scott Electric Co. Distributor Locations Throughout Pennsylvania And Texas And Nationwide At Retail Electrical Supply And Home Stores From May 2005 Through May 2006 For Between $4 And $25. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard. The notice was published on November 16, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 30,000 units are potentially affected.