CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers

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 …

Recall #: 02556
Affected scope: About 40,000

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Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill. recalled This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2….

CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers was recalled by Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill. in August 9, 2002. Reason: The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This could cause t…. Remedy: Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque…. Verify recall #02556 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This could cause t….

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agency class: August 9, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02556 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02556
Date reported	August 9, 2002
Date initiated	August 9, 2002
Recalling firm	Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill.
Affected scope	About 40,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Contact Square D for a free repair. Repairs will consist of verifying proper screw torque and tightening all screws that do not m…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves MA/MH circuit breakers manufactured between October 2000 and March 2002.. Recalled by Square D Company, of Palatine, Ill.. Units affected: About 40,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 9, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02556.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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