"bob haller" wrote in message
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FPE american circuit breaker manufacturer falsified documents to get
NEC approval.

Their breakers which failed to trip once they tripped the first time
became known as fire makers. the american FPE went bankrupt and out of
business.

theres a company in canada that still produces replacement breakers
for the panels, these are supposed to be safe....

Federal Pacific Electric breaker replacements are made and sold in Canada by
Federal Pioneer Electric. Apparently, changes were made to get Canadian
approval, so I understand, but cannot vouch for.