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Old 10-31-2007, 06:44 AM   #1
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WARNING -Counterfeit home circuit breakers -WARNING

WARNING About 64,000 counterfeit "Square D" circuit breakers, distributed by Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. Co. and manufactured in China, because the circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Connecticut Electric has received no reports of incidents or injuries. The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. They were sold at electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from February 2005 through August 2006. Details: by phone at 866-264-3702; by Web at http://www.connecticut-electric.com http://www.cpsc.govim not sure what to tell you . i will say. this is the #1 brand used in the u.s.a.

full info on this story here - http://www.connecticut-electric.com/...itbreakers.pdf

if in the last 3 years you have had any eletrical work done in your home . i check the breakers .and if you had lights fixtures , wall plugs installed i really check into this !
(i print this out and keep a copy to let friends & family know )
link to printable info page - http://www.connecticut-electric.com/...itbreakers.pdf

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Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and if necessary, to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund.
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