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Fire / OverheatingAugust 9, 2002CPSC #02556

CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers

Product
Circuit Breakers
Units affected
40,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.

Photos

Recalled MA/MH circuit breaker
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