CPSC recall 08-286, announced May 27, 2008, covers Specialty Lamp International Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" (about 371,000 units). The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary. Recall contact: call (866) 650-3076, go to www.ebulb.net, or email bart@specialty-lamp.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 labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- May 2005 through June 2006
- Price paid
- $3 to $23
Why it was recalled
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.
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) 650-3076, go to www.ebulb.net, or email bart@specialty-lamp.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
- Specialty Lamp International
- Product type
- Lamps, Circuit breakers
- Recall number
- 08-286
- Units
- About 371,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.
- Distributor
- Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
CPSC product type: Circuit Breakers
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 371,000 units: the 4th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 14 months. Recalled 23 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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