Safety Hazard - Square D Safety Switch Recall - Potential Shock or Electrocution!

Square D Brand General Duty Safety Switch can potentially remain energized when the handle is in the "OFF" position!

Schneider Electric has recalled the Square D safety switch due to electrical shock hazard because the power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position.

Name of Product: Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R Safety Switches
Remedy: Replace
Recall date: April 17, 2018
Description: This recall involves Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-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.

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Click here for a PDF - Exhibit C - Inspection Procedures, Schneider Electric

Additional Information: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall