CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers
Source: CPSC Recall #02556
Recall Date
2002-08-09
Manufacturer
Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill.
Units Affected
About 40,000
Products Involved
MA/MH circuit breakers
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.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
The circuit breakers were sold between October 2000 and March 2002 for between $3,000 and $9,000.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28