Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D 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-437.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-437.
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
✅ 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 Electrical Product Distributors And Wholesalers Nationwide From March 2005 Through July 2006. Single Pole Breakers Sold For Between $3 And $4, Double Pole Breakers Were Sold For Between $8 And $9. 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-437.
Consumers can contact MBI at (800) 941-1112 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at info@miamibreaker.com
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Electrical Product Distributors And Wholesalers Nationwide From March 2005 Through July 2006. Single Pole Breakers Sold For Between $3 And $4, Double Pole Breakers Were Sold For Between $8 And $9. Recall FAQ
Electrical Product Distributors And Wholesalers Nationwide From March 2005 Through July 2006. Single Pole Breakers Sold For Between $3 And $4, Double Pole Breakers Were Sold For Between $8 And $9. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on August 2, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 43,600 units are potentially affected.