July 6, 2022 – In a joint recall with Health Canada and the U.S. CPSC, Schneider Electric is recalling various indoor/outdoor and OEM Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral (PON) loadcentres because they can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards.

Schneider Electric explains the wire binding screw within the lug body could potentially not be torqued properly to the Plug-on-Neutral bar. Over time, this unsecured electrical joint could result in losing the neutral connection, and potentially lead to overheating at the load.

As of May 25 2022, the company has received one report of an incident in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received one report of an incident, and no reports of injuries.

In Canada, this recall involves about 289,000 units. “Free inspection and repair for [the] recalled product shall be provided,” says Schneider Electric.

Refer to this chart for impacted catalogue numbers in Canada (also listed at bottom).

Consumers should immediately arrange for an inspection by contacting Schneider Electric Canada at 888-778-2733 or visit the company website.

Remember: the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

IMPACTED CATALOGUE NUMBERS, CANADA

QP24100
QP32100
QP40200
QP60200
CQO112M100PC
CQO112M30PC
CQO112M40PC
CQO112M50PC
CQO112M60PC
CQO112M70PC
CQO116M100PC
CQO116M30PC
CQO116M50PC
CQO116M60PC
CQO124M100PC
CQO124M30PC
CQO124M40PC
CQO124M50PC
CQO124M60PC
CQO124M70PC
CQO132M100PC
CQO132M125PC
CQO132M60PC
CQO132M70PC
CQO132M150PC
CQO132M200PC
CQO140M100PC
CQO140M125PC
CQO140M60PC
CQO140M150PC
CQO140M200PC
CQO160M100PC
CQO160M125PC
CQO160M150PC
CQO160M200PC
CQO160M225PC
CQO112L100PGC
CQO116L100PGC
CQO116L100PGRB
CQO116M100PRB
CQO116M60PRB
CQO160L225PGC
CQO124L125PGC
CQO124L125PGRB
CQO124M100PCD
CQO124M100PRB
CQO132L125PGC
CQO132M100PCD
CQO132L200PGC
CQO140L125PGC
CQO140L200PGC
CQO140L200PGRB
CQO140M200PCD
CQO140M200PRB
CQO142L225PGC