Schneider Electric Recalls Square D Safety Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 18140. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately inspect installed safety switches by moving the handle to the "OFF" position. If the power stays on when the handle is in the "OFF" position, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch and free service support to install the replacement switch. If the safety switch is not installed and included in the recall, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch. Instructions on how to inspect the switch can be found at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert.
CPSC recall 18140 has the recall date 17 Apr 2018. The notice names the firm Schneider Electric. The recall has about 1,079,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,079,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R safety switches. The switches are a dark gray metal box with a black handle on the side that can be moved to an "ON" or "OFF" position. The "OFF" position is designed to shut off the flow of electricity. The switches may be used in or around commercial buildings, outbuildings, apartments and homes. They measure about 10 inches by 7 inches by 4 inches. Brand name "Square D", the ampere of the safety switch and the 120/240-volt or 240-volt marking is printed on a label on the front of the safety switch. The recalled switches were manufactured between January 1, 2014 through January 18, 2018 and have date codes 1401 through 1803. The date codes are in the YYWW format (example: 1401 = year 2014, week 1). The date code of the product can only be found on the inside of the cover and is not accessible if the product is installed and in-service. Only safety switches with the following catalog numbers printed on a separate label on the side are included in the recall: Catalog Number CD321NRB D211NRB D211NRBCP D221NRB D221NRBCP D221NRBUP D321NRB D321NRBCP D321NRBUP DU221RB DU221RBUP DU222RB… |
| Product | Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches, About 1,079,000 |
| Sold at | Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, Home Depot, Lowe's, original equipment manufacturers and others stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, and Lowes.com from January 2014 through January 2018 for between $40 and $500. |
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric USA Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,079,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Schneider Electric
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2022 | Schneider Electric™ Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18140The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18140. https://recallregister.com/product/8304-schneider-electric-recalls-square-d-safety-switches-due-to-electrical/. 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 18140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, Home Depot, Lowe's, original equipment manufacturers and others stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, and Lowes.com from January 2014 through January 2018 for between $40 and $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18140?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,079,000