Safety Hazard - Federal Pioneer Breakers MAY NOT TRIP

Electrical Safety Authority has revised and re-issued a Safety Flash that was originally published in 1997 - their concern is that potential problems might still exist for Federal Pioneer breakers that may not trip!

Schneider Canada has announced a voluntary Replacement Program on certain NC015 and NC015CP Breakers. The affected circuit breakers are Federal Pioneer NC015 and NC015CP, Single Pole Rated 15A, Stab-Lok Circuit Breakers - Manufactured between August 1, 1996 and June 11, 1997. These circuit breakers can be identified by a Square / rectangular shaped BLUE colored handle

Replacement breakers are identified by a hole drilled in the handle (Blue color)
OR
Replacement breakers manufactured after January 1, 1999 are identified with a rounded and ribbed handle (Blue color)

Check for a square / rectangular handle with a hole, as illustrated or a rounded / ribbed handle – these are OK and not impacted by the recall notice.
Breakers with black handles are also OK to use and not impacted by the recall notice.

Contractors/Electricians: For any suspect blue-handled circuit breaker replace the breaker and return it to Schneider Electric for full credit, or contact Schneider Electric Customer Care Centre at 1-800-565-6699 or the Schneider Electric Recovery Administration team, at 1-866-333-1490 for additional information. Customers should call their contractor or call Schneider.

Download and print the Electrical Safety Authority safety Flash.