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5 Tips to Avoid Counterfeits
- Only purchase from trusted sources.
- Check electrical manufacturers’websites to find authorized retailers and dealers.
- Only purchase items that have been tested and marked.
- Only use licensed, insured, and bonded contractors that will stand behind their work.
- Products and packaging with typos and misspellings have a high likelihood of being counterfeit.
How to Report Counterfeits
VisitIPRCenter.govto report counterfeits.
Using qualified electricians and purchasing from reputable retailers gives you: safety, security, and the backing of the manufacturer.
For more information on UL’s Be Safe Buy Real campaign, visitbesafebuyreal.ul.org.For additional information on avoiding counterfeits, clickhere.
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- Popular Tags: Counterfeit Electronics, Counterfeit Safety
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