UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Nightlight

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UL is notifying consumers and retailers that the nightlight identified below bears a counterfeit UL Holographic Mark. The nightlight has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if the nightlight complies with any safety requirements.

The counterfeit nightlight is similar in construction to a nightlight that is authorized to bear the UL Mark. The nightlight that is authorized to bear the UL Mark is provided with the model number, electrical ratings, UL file number lamp replacement type and "Made in China" embossed on the enclosure. The counterfeit nightlight is not provided with any embossed markings.

Name of Product: Automatic Night Lights  

Identification: On the product: The product bears counterfeit UL holographic Mark on the product and UL Mark on the packaging. The nightlight has a sticker marked  "Made in China" on the side panel.

Sold at: Known to be sold at the Christmas Tree Shops, http://www.christmastreeshops.com/. May have been sold at other retailers.

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UL is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 117 years of history.  Employing more than 9,000 professionals with customers in over 100 countries, UL has five distinct business units – Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, Knowledge Services and Verification Services – to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission.  Additional information about UL may be found at www.UL.com.

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