[VoIP] Highly OT but worthy of note: UL WARNS OF COUNTERFEIT SURGE PROTECTORS

[Steph Kerman]

Gosh...  I wonder what off-shore country could be producing these...

August 21, 2007 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers 
and retailers that surge protectors bearing the brand name "Fussion" 
bear a counterfeit
UL Mark for the United States. The surge protectors have not been 
evaluated for safety by UL and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark.

Units: Unknown quantity

Manufacturer: Unknown

Date of Manufacture: Unknown

Identification: On the packaging: The surge protectors have six outlets 
and display a counterfeit UL Mark on the packaging.

Model PBR-4506 appears on the package with the brand name "Fussion".

Identification: On the Product: A molded marking on the back of surge 
protector identifies the unit as Model MDE-28.

Hazard: The product does not contain a ground wire or surge protection. 
It has undersized wire and insulation that does not meet UL's Standard 
for Safety for surge protectors. Using the product could pose a 
potential electric shock or fire hazard.

What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using these surge 
protectors immediately and return them to the place of purchase.