CPSCCPSC · Productos de consumo·N.º oficial 05035
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)
Publicado el 22 de agosto de 2024 · Inicio del retiro: 3 de noviembre de 2004
Qué peligro representa
An AFCI is an electrical circuit protection device (circuit breaker) that detects electrical arcs from cracked, broken or damaged electrical insulation and shuts off power to the circuit before the arcing leads to a fire. An electronic component failure inside the AFCIs can cause the devices to not detect an electrical arc. Although the AFCIs will function as regular circuit breakers, they may not detect an arc fault, posing a safety risk to consumers.
Qué hacer
Installed AFCIs will be replaced free of charge through electrical contractors. Consumers can return uninstalled AFCIs to the retailers or distributor from whom the unit was purchased for a free replacement unit.
Detalles del retiro
- Marca
- Schneider Electric North American Division, of Palatine, Ill.
- Fabricante
- Schneider Electric North American Division, of Palatine, Ill.
- Distribuidor
- Electrical distributors and retailers sold the AFCIs between March 2004 and September 2004 for between $30 and $130.
- País
- US