Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08054. 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 could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.
CPSC recall 08054 has the recall date 30 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric). The recall has about 64,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Circuit Breakers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 64,000 |
| Description | The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit. |
| Product | Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers, About 64,000, Circuit Breakers |
| Sold at | Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50. |
| Distributor | Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 64,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Circuit Breakers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08054The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08054. https://recallregister.com/product/4067-connecticut-electric-recalls-counterfeit-square-d-circuit-breakers-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 08054 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08054?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 64,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China