CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
CPSC recall 02556 · announced August 9, 2002 · Square D · 40,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.
Consumer contact: For more information, call (800) 634-8730 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.