Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard

The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.

Recall #: 14134
Affected scope: About 28,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Square D brand models FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two- and three-pole ci….

Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Haza… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 18, 2014. Reason: The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shoc…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Con…. Verify recall #14134 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shoc….

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agency class: March 18, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14134 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 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.

Reason for recall

The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	14134
Date reported	March 18, 2014
Date initiated	March 18, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 28,400
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

Consumers should immediately check to see if they have the recalled circuit breakers. Consumers with uninstalled products will re…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 18, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14134.

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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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