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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 1,079,000 units
Recall No. 18-140 Published April 17, 2018

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

The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. Manufactured by Schneider Electric USA Inc. and 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 – January 2018 for $40 to $500.

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Recalled Schneider Electric General Duty Square D safety switch
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Recalled Schneider Electric General Duty Square D safety switch

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Why it was recalled

The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerSchneider Electric USA Inc., of Andover, Mass.
UnitsAbout 1,079,000
Made inMexico
Sold atAuthorized Schneider Electric distributors, Home Depot, Lowe's, original equipment manufacturers and others stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, and Lowes.com
Sales periodJanuary 2014 – January 2018
Price$40 to $500

How to reach the firm

Phone
877-672-1953
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www

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