CPSC, Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. Announce Recall of GFCI Circuit Breakers Used with Hot Tubs and Spa
CPSC recall 99005. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These GFCI circuit breakers could overheat and lose their ability to prevent injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should switch the recalled GFCI circuit breaker to the "off" position immediately to disconnect the power supply. Consumers should call Siemens to arrange to have qualified personnel replace the breakers at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should not attempt to remove the GFCI circuit breaker because high voltage can cause death or serious injury. Consumers should not use their hot tubs and spas until a replacement breaker has been installed.
CPSC recall 99005 has the recall date 7 Oct 1998. The notice names the firm Siemens Energy & Automation. The recall has about 144,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 1998 has 65,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Overheating. CPSC gives the product type Circuit Breakers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Siemens is not aware of any injuries involving these circuit breakers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
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| Units | 144,000 |
| Description | The 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers involved in this recall carry the Siemens or Murray brand name. They are typically used with hot tubs and spas to prevent shock or electrocution. The face of the black plastic units have a large, white button with the word "TEST" molded into it. The circuit breaker's rating is printed in white at each end of the handle's horizontal bar. A product identification sticker is affixed to the face of each unit near the "TEST" button. The word "Siemens" or "Murray" will be found at the top of the sticker, and the phrase "2 Pole Unit" is printed on the bottom of the sticker. Only 2-pole units are being recalled. |
| Product | 2-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers, About 144,000, Circuit Breakers |
| Sold at | The GFCI circuit breakers were sold primarily to electrical contractors and hot tub manufacturers through independent wholesale electrical distributors. A small percentage were sold to contractors and consumers through home improvement stores. They were sold nationwide, from March 1996 through… |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Energy & Automation Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 144,000Median of 1998: 65,000
- CPSC recalls of 1998
- 133
- Recalls of 1998 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 1998 in the category Circuit Breakers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Siemens Energy & Automation
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 99005The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 99005. https://recallregister.com/product/6210-cpsc-siemens-energy-automation-inc-announce-recall-of-gfci-circuit-bre/. 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 99005 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Siemens is not aware of any injuries involving these circuit breakers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The GFCI circuit breakers were sold primarily to electrical contractors and hot tub manufacturers through independent wholesale electrical distributors. A small percentage were sold to contractors and consumers through home improvement stores. They were sold nationwide, from March 1996 through…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 99005?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 144,000