Yes, Cutler-Hammer breakers are still made, but they are now sold under the Eaton brand name, as Eaton acquired Cutler-Hammer many years ago. Cutler-Hammer was originally a historic American electrical brand founded in 1893 and became well known for its reliable breakers, panels, and motor controls. Eaton Corporation acquired Cutler-Hammer in 1978 and gradually integrated it into its electrical business. Today, the breakers that were once called Cutler-Hammer are now labeled as Eaton, with the two main residential lines being Eaton BR, which was formerly Cutler-Hammer BR, and Eaton CH, which was formerly Cutler-Hammer CH. You will still see Cutler-Hammer referenced on old panels and in electrician terminology, and many electricians still call them Cutler-Hammer out of habit, but new products sold at Home Depot, Lowes, and electrical distributors are branded Eaton. The design, form factor, and compatibility remain the same, so Eaton BR breakers fit old Cutler-Hammer BR panels and Eaton CH breakers fit old Cutler-Hammer CH panels, ensuring backward compatibility. Eaton continues to manufacture these breakers in large volumes in its plants in Mexico and the US, and they remain widely available and are still one of the most common breaker types in North American homes.
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