CPSC recall 10-749, announced August 2, 2010, covers General Breakers and Panels Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers (about 43,600 units). The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 941-1112, or email info@miamibreaker.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: QO115, QO120, QO130, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260.
Which products are included?
The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115 (about 7,800 units), QO120 (about 26,300 units), QO130 (about 3,200 units), QO215 (about 350 units), QO220 (about 720 units), QO230 (about 1,780 units), QO240 (about 1,130 units), QO250 (about 1,150 units) and QO260 (about 1,150 units). Genuine Square D QO breakers have the following: (1) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker, (2) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side; (3) a yellow chromate clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 9 listed, all starting with
QO. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- March 2005 through July 2006
- Price paid
- $3 to $9
Why it was recalled
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Miami Breaker to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 9 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 941-1112, or email info@miamibreaker.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
- General Breakers and Panels
- Product type
- Circuit breakers
- Recall number
- 10-749
- Units
- About 43,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical product distributors and wholesalers nationwide from March 2005 through July 2006. Single pole breakers sold for between $3 and $4, double pole breakers were sold for between $8 and $9.
- Importer
- General Breakers and Panels Inc., of Miami, Fla.
- Distributor
- Miami Breaker Inc. (MBI), of Miami, Fla.
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
- 43,600 units: the 7th-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
- 17 months. Recalled 49 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact MBI at (800) 941-1112 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at info@miamibreaker.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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