CPSC recall 02-556, announced August 9, 2002, covers Square D MA/MH circuit breakers (about 40,000 units). The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. The notice reports no incidents. Contact Square D for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 634-8730.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2000 through March 2002
- Price paid
- $3,000 to $9,000
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 634-8730.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Square D
- Manufacturer
- Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill.
- Product type
- Circuit breakers
- Recall number
- 02-556
- Units
- About 40,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.
MA/MH circuit breakers
CPSC product type: Circuit Breakers
This recall in context
Compared with the 13 circuit breaker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 40,000 units: the 8th-largest of 11 circuit breaker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 50,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 10 of 13 circuit breaker recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Square D is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2006. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Square D Company Trilliant circuit breaker panel board surge… (95-168, Sep 1995).
- Time on sale
- 18 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, call (800) 634-8730 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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