CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
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The hazard
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 reported: None reported.
What to do now
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.
Contact: For more information, call (800) 634-8730 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC