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UL warns of counterfeit USB power adapter
- Starting date:
- November 25, 2013
- Posting date:
- November 25, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Unauthorized products
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-36853
Affected products
Counterfeit USB Power Adapter
Product description
This recall involves a counterfeit USB power adapter identified by model A1265.
The model A1265 USB power adapter with the counterfeit Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Mark is similar to a model A1265 that is authorized to bear the UL Mark. The following table provides a comparison of the different statements on the products.
| Counterfeit model A1265 USB power adapter statement | Authorized model A1265 USB power adapter statement |
|---|---|
| Power adapter Made in China | Designed by Apple in California |
| E231288 | E233455 |
| ITF | ITE |
Hazard identified
The affected product bears a counterfeit UL Listing Mark for Canada and the United States. The product has not been tested to determine whether it is compliant with the Canadian Standards for electrical product safety.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this power adapter.
Number sold
The number sold is unknown.
Time period sold
The time period sold is unknown.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Unknown
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the affected USB power adapter immediately.
Consumers may also view the public notice on the Underwriters Laboratories website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.