CPSC recall 08-054, announced October 30, 2007, covers Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers (about 64,000 units). The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund. Recall contact: call (866) 264-3702, go to www.connecticut-electric.com, or email bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.
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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?
The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your Square D breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- February 2005 through August 2006
- Price paid
- $6.50 to $15.50
Why it was recalled
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Connecticut Electric has not received any report of incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit circuit breakers.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.
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 (866) 264-3702, go to www.connecticut-electric.com, or email bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.
- 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
- Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric)
- Product type
- Circuit breakers
- Recall number
- 08-054
- Units
- About 64,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical Distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006 for between about $6.50 and $15.50.
- Distributor
- Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. (Connecticut Electric), of Puyallup, Wash.
Counterfeit "Square D" 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
- 64,000 units: the 4th-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.
- Time on sale
- 19 months. Recalled 14 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, Call Connecticut Electric at (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.connecticut-electric.com. Consumers also can obtain additional information by emailing Connecticut Electric at bdunham@connecticut-electric.com.
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