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You should know about the dangers of a Federal Pacific Electrical Panel. If your home’s electricity runs through a Federal Pacific Electrical panel, your home could be in danger of a fire. Federal Pacific Electrical (FPE) panels were the most popular breaker box models between the 1950s and the 1990s. After decades of use, authorities discovered that Federal Pacific Electrical falsified testing documents to get their product approved. Today, nearly 28 million panels still exist in homes with homeowners unaware of the dangers. Now electricians and insurance companies are urging homeowners to check their electrical panels. If you have an FPE panel, contact Danny’s Electrical Service for our electrical panel services right away. We will schedule a rewiring service, which could save not only your home and belongings, but your life.
Almost all FPE Panels Experience Flaws in its System
The Consumer Product Safety Commission evaluated numerous FPE breaker boxes, discovering unacceptable high failure rates. Almost every tested breaker showed some form of flaw. The most dangerous flaw, occurring in more than a third of those tests, was that the breakers didn’t trip. As a result, wires overheated, posing a serious fire risk. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission did not issue a product recall due to budget issues. A New Jersey court ruled that Federal Pacific Electric fraudulently labeled these faulty breakers as meeting certain safety standards. It turned out the FPE used an outside switch to cheat during endorsement testing.
Do You Have a Federal Pacific Electrical Breaker Panel?
- Construction of your home was between 1950 -1990.
- The brand “Stab-Lock” is located on the breaker panel.
- You find a Federal Pacific logo on the breaker panel.
- Your breaker panel has a red stripe across the front door.
FPE Panels Contribute to Nearly 3,000 House Fires Per Year
With FPE panels causing nearly 3,000 yearly house fires, many insurance companies now refuse to insure them. If you have a FPE panel in your home, the recommendation is now to have it replaced. While this information can be worrisome, Danny’s Electrical Service is here for you. We work with you to create a timeline and budget to replace your breaker box and update any necessary electrical wires. Our electricians have years of experience replacing these types of electrical panels. We will always fit you in the schedule to replace your FPE Panel to make sure your home and family is safe.
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