Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07036. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replacement or refund.
CPSC recall 07036 has the recall date 16 Nov 2006. The notice names the firm Scott Electric. The recall has about 30,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Circuit Breakers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 30,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers, About 30,000, Circuit Breakers |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Distributor | Scott Electric Co. Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 30,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Circuit Breakers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Scott Electric
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07036The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07036. https://recallregister.com/product/3489-scott-electric-co-inc-recalls-counterfeit-circuit-breakers-due-to-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07036 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07036?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 30,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China