Feb 8, 2024 · There’s no official Federal Pacific electrical panel recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). However, potential problems with arcing-induced fires make it wise to replace any aging FPE panel as soon as possible.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that it is closing its two year investigation into Federal Pacific Electric Stab-lok type residential circuit breakers. This action was taken because the data currently available to the Commission does not establish that the circuit breakers pose a serious risk of injury to consumers.

Oct 28, 2024 · Despite the serious safety concerns, Federal Pacific never issued an official recall for their panels. However, numerous safety organizations and experts have strongly advised homeowners to replace FPE panels.

Sep 26, 2012 · The “Stab-Lok” circuit breaker and panel produced by Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) installed in hundreds of thousands of homes in the Bay Area may cause house fires, according decades of...

Feb 8, 2024 · Federal Pacific panel breakers have a high risk for unexpected circuit breaker failure. These breakers have high failure rates linked to about 2800 house fires annually; thus, they are considered defective and unsafe by most …

Jun 26, 2024 · Federal Pacific panel breaker malfunctions are the cause of an estimated 2,800 fires each year. As a result, electrical companies recommend that homeowners replace any Federal Pacific panels with new, up-to-date circuit breakers.

Jun 23, 2023 · Our team at Integrity Home Solutions explains the recall and what you should do if you have a recalled electrical panel installed in your home. Overview: A voluntary recall of specific Schneider Electric electrical panels was put in place in mid-2022. These panels pose a fire risk.

Oct 12, 2023 · Do you have a Federal Pacific Electric Circuit Breaker Panel at your commercial real estate property? Properties with these panels are at risk of causing electrical fires. Here’s how a landlord can identify them, and what you can do to remediate the issue. (Image Source: User “ Repeater-reclaim ”, Wikipedia)

Jan 8, 2020 · Federal Pacific, Zinsco and Challenger electrical panels are all recalled electrical panels. Click to see which breaker, read how to keep you and your family safe.

There has not been a recall by the consumer product safety commission. If you have one of these FPE panels or intend to purchase a home that has one of these FPE panels, we suggest that you talk with your electrician and decide what is right for you and your family.