Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) circuit breaker panels are at risk for breaker malfunction and fire.  If you own a home built between 1950 and 1990, chances are you might have a Federal Pacific circuit breaker. Produced by the Federal Pacific Electric company, these breakers are now considered a safety hazard.  A New Jersey court ruled that Federal Pacific Electric fraudulently labeled these faulty breakers as meeting certain safety standards. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission did not issue a product recall due to budget issues.   You should replace them with a circuit breaker that meets modern safety standards.  Studies have shown that up to one in four Stab-Lok breakers, a known FPE breaker, are defective and run the risk of malfunction or electrical fire. If you find that you have one of these breakers, we can replace them with a new breaker that is up to standards.

• "Federal Pacific" or "FPE" is written on the front of the panel
• "Stab Lok" breakers are painted red and possibly will have "Stab Lok" written on the front of the panel or inside on the door cover. 
• The breakers will have a red stripe across each switch