Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10354. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product.
CPSC recall 10354 has the recall date 23 Sep 2010. The notice names the firm Siemens Industry. The recall has about 2,200,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Circuit Breakers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Siemens has received one report of a circuit breaker spring clip that broke during installation. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 2,200,000 |
| Description | This recall involves Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers (circuit breakers that come with an electrical panel), and meter combos (contain a load center and a meter socket). "Siemens" or "Murray," date codes 0610 or 0710 and the catalog number are printed on a label on the side of the circuit breakers. Date codes between June 2010 through August 2010 are stamped on the inside of the metal box of the load centers and meter combos. The catalog number for the load centers and meter combos is printed on a label inside the metal box door and on the packaging. Product Date Codes Catalog Numbers Circuit Breakers 0610, 0710 Q115, Q120, Q130, Q215, Q230, Q250, MP115, MP115U, MP120, MP130, MP215, MP230, MP230U, MP250 Load Centers Jun 23 2010 - Aug 25 2010 G2020B1100CP, G3030B1100CP, G4040B1200CUSGP, LC4040B1200P, G3040B1200CP, G3040L1200CP, G4040B1200CP, G3030B1150CP, W3040B1200CP, G1624L1125CP, W4040B1200CP Meter Combo Jun 23 2010 - Aug 25 2010 JA2040B1200S |
| Product | Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos, About 2.2 million, Circuit Breakers |
| Sold at | The Home Depot, Lowes, other hardware and building supply stores and numerous electrical distributors nationwide from June 2010 through August 2010 for between $2.50 to $235. |
| Importer | Siemens Industry Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,200,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Circuit Breakers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Siemens Industry
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10354The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10354. https://recallregister.com/product/345-siemens-recalls-circuit-breakers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10354 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Siemens has received one report of a circuit breaker spring clip that broke during installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot, Lowes, other hardware and building supply stores and numerous electrical distributors nationwide from June 2010 through August 2010 for between $2.50 to $235.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10354?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2.2 million
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico