UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Communications Cable (Release 19PN-27)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the communications cable identified below may pose a fire hazard. The communications cable does not comply with UL's Safety Standards and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark for the United States or Canada.

Name of Product: Monoprice, Type CMR Cable

Hazard:  The communications cable does not meet the flammability requirements of the safety standard which may cause an increased risk of fire.

Remedy: UL recommends that you stop using this cable.

Identification on the Cable: The surface of the cable jacket displays the following description: (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS COMPLIANCE 0968FT

Identification on the Box: 

MONOPRICE
1000FT 23AWG Cat6 500 MHz
UTP, Solid, Riser Rated (CMR),
Bulk Ethernet Bare
Copper Cable-White

Made in China

Type: CMR
Conductor: Solid
23AWG/4 PAIR
QTY: 1000FT (305 M)
UL No.: E467139
E467139

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Known to be distributed by: www.Monoprice.com may have been sold by others.

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