Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-050 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 18, 2014
- Brand
- Schneider Electric
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Circuit breakers
- Hazard
- Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Remedy
- Replace, Repair
- Units
- About 62,500
- Made in
- United States, Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 11, 2015
What 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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Circuit breakers · About 62,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, original equipment manufacturers and in factory assembled panel boards from March 2014 through September 2014 for between $2,900 and $11,200.; Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Consumer contact
Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 any time or online at www.schneider-electric.com and click on Customer Notifications for more information.
Recall history and context
Schneider Electric appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Schneider Electric recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Circuit breakers (About 62,500 units). The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 11, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.