Counterfeiting Characteristics - QO Circuit Breakers

Characteristics are for QO & QOB 1-pole, 2-pole & 3-pole breakers under 80 amps and QO tandem breakers.

Note: Lack of the following characteristics does not guarantee authenticity of the breaker. To avoid counterfeits, only buy Square D products from an authorized Square D distributor or retailer.
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Some counterfeit labels do not indicate country of origin.	Many counterfeit breakers have a bright silver rail clip.

Some counterfeit breakers have printed logos or logos that appear to be etched. Some counterfeit breakers may be missing the logo.	Ampere ratings molded into the handles of new (post 1999) breakers indicate the product is counterfeit