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CPSC recall · Reported December 18, 2014

Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards

The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.

Recall #
15050
Affected scope
About 62,500
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Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico recalled The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic ….

Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electric… was recalled by Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico in December 18, 2014. Reason: The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical s…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneid…. Verify recall #15050 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico issued this CPSC recall-The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical s….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15050 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.

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Product description

The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates whether the breaker is off, on or tripped. The recalled circuit breakers are rated for 150 to 250 amps, have interruption ratings of D, G, J, L and R. They were manufactured in two pole and three pole configurations with either lug-in/lug-out or plug-in (I-Line) style connectors. Brand name "Schneider Electric" or "Square D" is on a yellow sticker above the breaker handle and on the top of a label on the side of the circuit breaker. A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the left of the breaker handle has the catalog number at the top. The number also appears on a label on the side of the breaker. Schneider Electric catalog numbers begin with "NJ" and Square D catalog numbers begin with "J." A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the right of the breaker handle has the date code in the lower right corner. Recalled circuit breakers were manufactured from March 26, 2014 through September 26, 2014 and have date codes 14131 through 14395. The date codes are in the YYWWD format (example: 14131 = year 2014, week 13, day of the work week 1/ Monday). Breakers with following catalog numbers are being recalled: Catalog Number Breaker Type (N)JDX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JGX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JJX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JLX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JDX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JGX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JJX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JLX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JRX36XXX 3 Pole

Reason for recall

The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.

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 15050
Date reported December 18, 2014
Date initiated December 18, 2014
Recalling firm Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico
Affected scope About 62,500
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 stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacemen…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates whether the breaker is off, on or tripped. The recalled circuit breakers are rated for 150 to 250 amps, have interruption ratings of D, G, J, L and R. They were manufactured in two pole and three pole configurations with either lug-in/lug-out or plug-in (I-Line) style connectors. Brand name "Schneider Electric" or "Square D" is on a yellow sticker above the breaker handle and on the top of a label on the side of the circuit breaker. A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the left of the breaker handle has the catalog number at the top. The number also appears on a label on the side of the breaker. Schneider Electric catalog numbers begin with "NJ" and Square D catalog numbers begin with "J." A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the right of the breaker handle has the date code in the lower right corner. Recalled circuit breakers were manufactured from March 26, 2014 through September 26, 2014 and have date codes 14131 through 14395. The date codes are in the YYWWD format (example: 14131 = year 2014, week 13, day of the work week 1/ Monday). Breakers with following catalog numbers are being recalled: Catalog Number Breaker Type (N)JDX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JGX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JJX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JLX26XXX 2 Pole (N)JDX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JGX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JJX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JLX36XXX 3 Pole (N)JRX36XXX 3 Pole. Recalled by Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico. Units affected: About 62,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 18, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15050.
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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