Key Takeaway
Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard by Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill. was recalled on December 15, 2006. What to do: Consumers should return the uninstalled safety switches to the retailer or distributor where purchased for a free replacement unit. Installed safety s...
Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard
Description
The recall includes General Duty 30- and 60-ampere, 240-volt, 1-phase and 3-phase NEMA 3R safety switches. The switches are typically used to control the flow of electricity to outdoor motorized units that are hardwired to a household or business electrical system such as outdoor air conditioning and heating (HVAC) equipment. The switches contain "ON" and "OFF" positions. The "OFF" position is designed to cut the flow of electricity to an outdoor motorized unit to protect the person who is servicing the unit. The recalled switches have the following date codes and catalog number printed on bottom of the wiring label inside the front cover or on bottom of the package label. Date Codes 06371 through 06446 Catalog Numbers D211NRB D211NRBBP D211NRBCP D221NRB D221NRBCP D321NRB D321NRBCP DU221RB DU222RB DU321RB DU322RB
Injuries / Consequence
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should return the uninstalled safety switches to the retailer or distributor where purchased for a free replacement unit. Installed safety switches will be replaced free of charge by contacting the firm.
Products Affected
General Duty Safety Switches
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Company Information
Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should return the uninstalled safety switches to the retailer or distributor where purchased for a free replacement unit. Installed safety switches will be replaced free of charge by contact...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.