Schneider Electric Recalls Square D Safety Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches

Date of Recall
2018-04-17

CPSC Release Number
18-140

Manufactured In
Mexico

Units
About 1,079,000

Distributor
Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass.

Sold By
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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

Remedy
Replace

Consumer Contact
Schneider Electric toll-free at 877-672-1953 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert or www.schneider-electric.com and click on "Square D" (found under Quick Links) for more information.

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