Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10749. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
CPSC recall 10749 has the recall date 2 Aug 2010. The notice names the firm General Breakers and Panels. The recall has about 43,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 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 | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 43,600 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers, About 43,600, Circuit Breakers |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Importer | General Breakers and Panels Inc |
| Distributor | Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI) |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 43,600Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Circuit Breakers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name General Breakers and Panels
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 10749The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10749. https://recallregister.com/product/437-miami-breaker-recalls-counterfeit-square-d-circuit-breakers-due-to-fir/. 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 10749 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10749?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 43,600