FPE was one of the most common manufacturers of circuit breaker panels in North America from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. These panels potentially could fail to provide proper safety andprotection for homes. This Company was found by a State Court ruling during a class action suit to have violated the Consumer Fraud Act by knowingly and purposefully distributing circuit breakers which were not tested to meet UL standards. The breakers failed to trip causing the panel to overheat and catch fire. Many Federal Pacific Electric panels can and have operated properly for years, but if and when they malfunction, a serious event can occur.