UL warns of counterfeit UL Mark on USB power adapter

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the USB power adapter model R300 identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada.  This USB power adapter is not UL certified and has not been evaluated by UL to any Standards for Safety. It is unknown if it complies with any safety requirements.

Flextronics Sales & Marketing (A-P) Ltd. has similar USB power adapters that are UL certified. However, Model R300 is not manufactured by Flextronics Sales & Marketing (A-P) Ltd. 

Name of Product: USB Power Adapter, Model R300

Identification: On the product: This Adapter bears a counterfeit UL Listing Mark and the markings below. Note that the counterfeit adapter can be identified by the Model No. "R300".  "R300" is not an authorized Flextronics' model.  Also, the word "equipment" is misspelled on the model R300.     

Photographs of the product with a counterfeit UL Mark can be found at www.ul.com/newsroom.

About UL
UL is a premier global independent safety science company that has championed progress for 120 years. Its more than 10,000 professionals are guided by the UL mission to promote safe working and living environments for all people. UL uses research and standards to continually advance and meet ever-evolving safety needs. We partner with businesses, manufacturers, trade associations and international regulatory authorities to bring solutions to a more complex global supply chain. For more information about our certification, testing, inspection, advisory and education services, visit http://www.UL.com.

Michelle Press
Marketing Manager
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
T: 1 847-664-1966
E: [email protected]
Release No. 13PN-48

SOURCE UL

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