Official recall record

Schneider electric compact moulded case circuit breaker

What the authority reported

The moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB) within the scope of the corrective action have been identified as presenting a risk of overheating, potentially resulting in fire, the production of smoke, or arc flash in rare circumstances. The affected MCCBs may contain a non-conforming component, which may result in the circuit breaker not operating as intended under certain conditions. A short circuit on the electrical downstream network will not trigger the safety protection of the MCCB because of this non-conforming component. Consequently, high current will flow in the load, cable and MCCB, which may lead to fire and smoke depending on the size of the installation and of the short-circuit level. The moulded case circuit breakers within the scope of the corrective action do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

What to do

Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.

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