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3 official CPSC notices naming Square D, 1995–2006, across electrical and hvac & water heaters.
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 2 of 3 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
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.
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The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming Square D consumer products between 1995 and 2006, covering at least 67,600 units.
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Square D consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced December 15, 2006 (CPSC 07-062).
“CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers” (CPSC 02-556), announced August 9, 2002: about 40,000 units.
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Square D notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Square D General Duty Safety Switches (CPSC 07-062), call (877) 202-9046 and go to www.us.squared.com.