On May 27, 2008, Specialty Lamp International Inc. recalled about 371,000 Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as ?Square D? because they can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire/burn hazard to consumers.

The circuit breakers included in the recall are black and labeled as ?Square D QO-series? with the following models:

• 115,
• 120,
• 130,
• 215,
• 220,
• 230,
• 240,
• 250,
• 260, and
• 2020.

Also included in the recall are circuit breakers labeled as ?Square D QOB-series? with the following models:

• 115,
• 120,
• 130,
• 220,
• 230,
• 250,
• 260, and
• 1515.

If a circuit breaker has the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on front of the breaker, the Square D insignia molded onto the side of the break, and a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible, then it is counterfeit.

Electrical product distributors nationwide sold the recalled circuit breakers from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $24.

Consumers who believe their circuit breaker may be counterfeit and may be included in the recall should contact Specialty at 866-650-3076 to arrange for an inspection and replacement or refund if necessary. For more information, customers may also email the company or visit its website.

Source: ?Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard,? US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-286, May 27, 2008.