https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-Square-D-Safety-Switches-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard#====================================================================================
*************************(Schneider Electric Recalls Square D Safety Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard)****************
*(Name of Product:)*---Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches
*(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.
*(Remedy:)*--Replace
*(Recall Date:)*--April 17, 2018
*(Units:)*--About 1,079,000
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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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Description:
This recall involves Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 1-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R safety switches. The switches are a dark gray metal box with a black handle on the side that can be moved to an “ON” or “OFF” position. The “OFF” position is designed to shut off the flow of electricity. The switches may be used in or around commercial buildings, outbuildings, apartments and homes. They measure about 10 inches by 7 inches by 4 inches. Brand name “Square D”, the ampere of the safety switch and the 120/240-volt or 240-volt marking is printed on a label on the front of the safety switch. The recalled switches were manufactured between January 1, 2014 through January 18, 2018 and have date codes 1401 through 1803. The date codes are in the YYWW format (example: 1401 = year 2014, week 1). The date code of the product can only be found on the inside of the cover and is not accessible if the product is installed and in-service. Only safety switches with the following catalog numbers printed on a separate label on the side are included in the recall:
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PICTURE LINK BELOW
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CD321NRB
D211NRB
D211NRBCP
D221NRB
D221NRBCP
D221NRBUP
D321NRB
D321NRBCP
D321NRBUP
DU221RB
DU221RBUP
DU222RB
DU222RBUP
DU321RB
DU321RBUP
DU321RBCP
DU322RB
DU322RBCP
DU322RBUP
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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.
*(Incidents/Injuries:)*---None Reported
*(Sold At:)*---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.
*(Manufacturer(s)*:---Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass.
*(Manufactured In:)*---Mexico
*(Recall number:)*---18-140
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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