FEDERAL PACIFIC  OR
FPE STAB LOK
PANEL BOXES

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) was a popular manufacturer of panel boards and circuit breakers for many years. They are very common in the North Texas area. For years, stories about the hazards and defects related to this equipment have prevailed. Stories of recalls, poor manufacturing and house fires have been reported.

There is a lot of information on the internet about the hazards of Federal Pacific "Stab-Lok" circuit breaker panels. Start your research by reading the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publication.

CPSC web site