Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches
Published April 17, 2018
Summary
CPSC records recall 18140, published April 17, 2018. Recalling firm: Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass.; Reported units: About 1,079,000.
What's the hazard
The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately inspect installed safety switches by moving the handle to the "OFF" position. If the power stays on when the handle is in the "OFF" position, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch and free service support to install the replacement switch. If the safety switch is not installed and included in the recall, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch. Instructions on how to inspect the switch can be found at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass.
- Manufacturer
- Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass.
- Distributor
- Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, Home Depot, Lowe's, original equipment manufacturers and others stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, and Lowes.com from January 2014 through January 2018 for between $40 and $500.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 18140 on April 17, 2018. Reported hazard: The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately inspect installed safety switches by moving the handle to the "OFF" position. If the power stays on when the handle is in the "OFF" position, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch and free service support to install the replacement switch. If the safety switch is not installed and included in the recall, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch. Instructions on how to inspect the switch can be found at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass..