Severity
Moderate
Schneider Electric™ Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards
Reported: June 16, 2022 Initiated: June 16, 2022 #22159 About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada) units
Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky issued this CPSC recall on June 16, 2022. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada) units are affected. The recall was issued because: The load center can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #22159) was formally reported on June 16, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: The load center can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Schneider Electric is directly contacting all known retailers, distributors, homeowners, and any other individuals that purchased or installed the recalled product. All purchasers and installers shou… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 4 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada)
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves indoor, outdoor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Square D QO Plug-On Neutral Load Centers that were installed in homes, recreational vehicles, or commercial establishments, including restaurants, manufacturing facilities and warehouses, commercial lighting and others. The circuit breaker boxes were sold in gray and come in various sizes (square and rectangular). The recalled circuit breaker boxes were manufactured between February 2020 and January 2022, with date codes between 200561 and 220233. For installed outdoor load centers, the manufacturing date codes are printed on the inside of the cover or door of the unit or on the box itself when the cover or door is open. For installed indoor load centers, a qualified electrician can locate the interior date codes that are not visible to the home owner. Circuit breaker boxes with covers that were manufactured between December 2019 and March 2022 are also included in this recall. The affected catalog/part numbers can be found inside the electrical panel doors for both the U.S. and Canada. Recalled Electrical Panel U.S. and Canada Catalog /Part Numbers CQO116L100PGRB QO130M200PRB QOC30UFWG CQO116M100PRB QO140L200PGRB QOC30UFWGW CQO116M60PRB QO140M200PRB QOC30US CQO124L125PGRB QO142L225PGRB QOC32UF CQO124M100PRB QO142M200PRB QOC32UFW CQO140L200PGRB QO142M225PRB QOC40UF CQO140M200PRB QO1816M200PFTRB QOC40UFW NQC20FWG QO816L100PRB QOC40US NQC20FWGW QOC12UF QOC42UF NQC30FWG QOC12US QOC42UFW NQC30FWGW QOC16UF QOC42US QO112L125PGRB QOC16UFW QOC54UF QO112L200PGRB QOC16US QOC54UFW QO112M100PRB QOC20U100F QOC60UF QO116L125PGRB QOC20U100FW QOCMF30UC QO116M100PRB QOC20U100S QOCMF30UCW QO120M100PRB QOC20UFWG QOCMF42UC QO120M150PRB QOC20UFWGW QOCMF42UCW QO120M200PRB QOC24UF QOCMF54UC QO124L125PGRB QOC24UFW QOCMF54UCW QO124M100PRB QOC24US QOCMF60UC QO124M125PRB QOC30U125C QOCMF60UCW QO130L200PGRB QOC30UF QO130M150PRB QOC30UFW
Reason for Recall
The load center can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Schneider Electric is directly contacting all known retailers, distributors, homeowners, and any other individuals that purchased or installed the recalled product. All purchasers and installers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have the recalled load centers inspected by trained electricians to determine if replacement or repair is required. This inspection and any resulting replacement or repair is free of charge. Consumers can find the catalog number and date code on indoor load centers inside the door of the panel. Consumers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have the recalled load center inspected by a trained electrician to determine if repair is required. This inspection and any resulting repair is free of charge. Consumers who continue to use the load centers while awaiting the free repair should have working smoke alarms in their homes. For uninstalled products, consumers should contact Schneider Electric for a free repair or replacement.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky
- Units Affected
- About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada)
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22159 |
| Date reported | June 16, 2022 |
| Date initiated | June 16, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky |
| Units affected | About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves indoor, outdoor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Square D QO Plug-On Neutral Load Centers that were installed in homes, recreational vehicles, or commercial establishments, including restaurants, manufacturing facilities and warehouses, commercial lighting and others. The circuit breaker boxes were sold in gray and come in various sizes (square and rectangular). The recalled circuit breaker boxes were manufactured between February 2020 and January 2022, with date codes between 200561 and 220233. For installed outdoor load centers, the manufacturing date codes are printed on the inside of the cover or door of the unit or on the box itself when the cover or door is open. For installed indoor load centers, a qualified electrician can locate the interior date codes that are not visible to the home owner. Circuit breaker boxes with covers that were manufactured between December 2019 and March 2022 are also included in this recall. The affected catalog/part numbers can be found inside the electrical panel doors for both the U.S. and Canada. Recalled Electrical Panel U.S. and Canada Catalog /Part Numbers CQO116L100PGRB QO130M200PRB QOC30UFWG CQO116M100PRB QO140L200PGRB QOC30UFWGW CQO116M60PRB QO140M200PRB QOC30US CQO124L125PGRB QO142L225PGRB QOC32UF CQO124M100PRB QO142M200PRB QOC32UFW CQO140L200PGRB QO142M225PRB QOC40UF CQO140M200PRB QO1816M200PFTRB QOC40UFW NQC20FWG QO816L100PRB QOC40US NQC20FWGW QOC12UF QOC42UF NQC30FWG QOC12US QOC42UFW NQC30FWGW QOC16UF QOC42US QO112L125PGRB QOC16UFW QOC54UF QO112L200PGRB QOC16US QOC54UFW QO112M100PRB QOC20U100F QOC60UF QO116L125PGRB QOC20U100FW QOCMF30UC QO116M100PRB QOC20U100S QOCMF30UCW QO120M100PRB QOC20UFWG QOCMF42UC QO120M150PRB QOC20UFWGW QOCMF42UCW QO120M200PRB QOC24UF QOCMF54UC QO124L125PGRB QOC24UFW QOCMF54UCW QO124M100PRB QOC24US QOCMF60UC QO124M125PRB QOC30U125C QOCMF60UCW QO130L200PGRB QOC30UF QO130M150PRB QOC30UFW. Recalled by Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky. Units affected: About 1.4 million (In addition, 289,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The load center can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Schneider Electric is directly contacting all known retailers, distributors, homeowners, and any other individuals that purchased or installed the recalled product. All purchasers and installers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have the recalled load centers inspected by trained electricians to determine if replacement or repair is required. This inspection and any resulting replacement or repair is free of charge. Consumers can find the catalog number and date code on indoor load centers inside the door of the panel. Consumers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have the recalled load center inspected by a trained electrician to determine if repair is required. This inspection and any resulting repair is free of charge. Consumers who continue to use the load centers while awaiting the free repair should have working smoke alarms in their homes. For uninstalled products, consumers should contact Schneider Electric for a free repair or replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 16, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22159.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (22159) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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