Can you still get Federal Pacific breakers?

While Federal Pacific Electric has been out of business for many years, Federal Pacific panels and breakers are still in millions of homes around the country.

What breakers replace Federal Pacific?

From Federal Pacific to Stab Lok. Today, FPE circuit breakers have been replaced by Stab Lok circuit breakers which a constructed using a special design that results in a much lighter and smaller breaker.

Is Federal Pacific still in business?

The Federal Pacific Electric company no longer exists but experts estimate millions of defective circuit breakers it manufactured remain in homes all over the country.

Are Federal Pacific replacement breakers safe?

Federal Pacific breakers and electric panels (FPE Stab-Lok breaker panels) have a high risk for unexpected circuit breaker failure. These breaker panels have high failure rates linked to thousands of house fires; thus, they are considered defective and unsafe by most inspectors and electricians.

How much does it cost to replace FPE panel?

If you notice any of these things, you likely have a Federal Pacific Electrical Panel. The cost of replacing your panel will vary depending on your location and the electrician you pick. However, most people will pay between $1,500 to $2,000 to replace their Federal Pacific Electrical Panel.

Are all Federal Pacific panels bad?

Not every Federal Pacific panel is dangerous. The breakers with the problems seem to be limited to the Stab-Lok brand so identifying that style is most important. Any breaker box installed before the 1990s may be one of these Federal Pacific panels so that means any house built before the 1990s is potentially at risk.

Why are Federal Pacific panels bad?

Investigations indicate that Federal Pacific Electrical (FPE) panels contain defective circuit breakers that create a substantial risk of fires. Some estimates indicate that these dangerous electrical panels cause around 2,800 fires and more than one dozen deaths each year.

Who bought FPE?

(Watchung, N.J.) and four other key Federal Pacific Electric executives. 1979 Reliance Electric acquired the [bankrupt] Federal Pacific Electric Company from UV Industries.

Are all Federal Pacific electrical panels bad?

When were Federal Pacific panels recall?

Federal Pacific and Zinsco Electrical Panel Replacement Service. Federal Pacific and Zinsco are both manufacturers of electrical panels that were recalled in a class action law suit from 2002.

What is wrong with Federal Pacific electrical panel?

What’s wrong with Federal Pacific panels?