CPSC recall 14-134, announced March 18, 2014, covers Schneider Electric Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers (about 28,400 units). The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Recall contact: call (800) 634-8730, or go to www.schneider-electric.us.
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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.
The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps, and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps. The F model breakers were manufactured May 8, 2013 through June 10, 2013 and have date codes 13193 through 13241. The K models were manufactured May 2, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and have date codes 13184 through 13255. The date codes are YYWWD format (example: 13184 = year 2013, week 18, day of the work week 4/ Thursday). The circuit breakers have a yellow label with the words "Square D" or the Square D logo. Model information can be found on the faceplate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- May 2013 through June 2013
- Where sold
- W.W. Grainger, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $200 to $9,260
Why it was recalled
The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will receive a replacement. Installed products will be replaced at no charge to the customer with an allowance of up to $300 per site to cover labor costs.
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, or go to www.schneider-electric.us.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Schneider Electric
- Product type
- Circuit breakers
- Recall number
- 14-134
- Units
- About 28,400
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Schneider Electric distributors nationwide such as Border States Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply Co., Dealers Electric Supply Co., Graybar Electric Co., Rexel, W.W. Grainger from May 2013 to June 2013 for between $200 and $9,260.
- Importer
- Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Palatine, Ill.
Square D branded, molded case F and K frame circuit breakers
CPSC product type: Electric Wire or Wiring Systems
This recall in context
Compared with the 13 circuit breaker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 28,400 units: the 10th-largest of 11 circuit breaker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 50,000 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 10 of 13 circuit breaker recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 2 of 13 circuit breaker recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 2 of 13 circuit breaker recalls.
- Brand history
- Schneider Electric is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2013 to 2014. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: APC SurgeArrest surge protectors (14-001, Oct 2013). 2 of them are circuit breaker recalls.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 9 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.schneider-electric.us and click on "customer notification" under the popular links category for more information.
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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