Known faulty electrical panel brands

Check out this excellent explanation from Great American Insurance Group of the history of known faulty electrical panels that are fire risks.

“In your electrical panel box, look for any panel labels that say:

Zinsco

Sylvania

Sylvania-Zinsco

GTE-Sylvania

Manufacturers or vendors of Zinsco-style circuit breakers include:

Challenger, Challenger Electric

Connecticut Electric, also known as Unique Breakers, Inc. or UBI

GTE Electric

Kearney Electric

Millbank Electric

Thomas & Betts Electric”