CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
Recalled August 9, 2002 · CPSC recall 02556 · Square D
Hazard
The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This could cause the clamping load between the lug and the circuit breaker terminals to be lower than specified, resulting in a high temperature condition. Products could overheat causing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not meet the required torque specifications.
Units
About 40,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
What to do
Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not meet the required torque specifications.
Contact
For more information, call (800) 634-8730 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
MA/MH circuit breakers
Manufacturer(s)
Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill.
Retailers
The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →