The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs
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Schneider Electric USA of Palatine, Ill., is recalling about 28,400 Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers.
The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013, through June 10, 2013, and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013, through June 21, 2013, and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words “Square D” or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate.
The circuit breakers, manufactured in Mexico, were sold through authorized Schneider Electric distributors nationwide such as Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.W. Grainger from May 2013, to June 2013, for between $200 and $9,260.
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. Installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.
Consumers may contact Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 anytime.
