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Counterfeit UL Capacitors Type CTX
- Starting date:
- February 5, 2009
- Posting date:
- February 5, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Specialized Products, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Electrical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001949
Affected products
Counterfeit UL Capacitors Type CTX
Product description
This recall involves capacitors that are marked (CT), as they bear a counterfeit UL Recognition Mark for the United States and Canada.
This counterfeit product is similar to a capacitor that is authorized to bear the UL Recognition Mark. Authorized capacitors are constructed with a green coloured case. Counterfeit capacitors are constructed with a yellow coloured case.
Additional information on the counterfeit product can be seen at the bottom of the page.
Hazard identified
The recalled capacitors have not been evaluated for safety by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these capacitors.
Number sold
The number of recalled products sold in Canada is unknown.
Time period sold
The time period during which these cord sets were sold is not known.
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Unknown
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers may also visit [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:f8529080-484f-4df4-8302-d1a177ad8999] for more information regarding this recall.