NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is notifying retailers and consumers that the extension cord identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and may pose a risk of fire and shock. This extension cord has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standard for Safety for the United States, and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark.
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Identification:
On the product: The product has a counterfeit UL holographic label with the following information: |
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04/05 |
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E137398 |
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UL |
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CORD SET |
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BX-3781 |
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13A |
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125V |
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1000W |
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On the packaging: |
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6FT. EXTENSION CORD |
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PT-3712W |
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UL |
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LISTED |
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E137398 |
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Name of Product: Extension Cord, Model PT-3712W
Number of Units: Unknown
Date of Manufacturer: Unknown
Hazard: The extension cord has been manufactured with undersized wiring, which could pose a risk of fire and shock.
Manufacturer: Unknown
Known to Be Sold at: Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Allentown, PA
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SOURCE UL
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