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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Current Tap

Northbrook, Ill., USA - March 14, 2005 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that current taps manufactured for Ningbo Yaling Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. may pose a risk of fire or electric shock.

Name of Product: Model YLCT-7

Units: Approximately 58,800

Manufacturer: Ningbo Yaling Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd., Zhangqi Town, Cixi City, Zhejiang Province, China

Hazard: The product was improperly assembled and may have an internal short circuit, resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Identification:
On the product: The product is white and the side opposite the receptacles is provided with a molded marking "Model No.:YLCT-7", "Rating:15A 125VAC." A holographic UL label is attached to the unit. The label contains the cULus Listing Mark, the words "Current Tap" and the UL control number "71VJ."
On the packaging: The front of the packaging is marked "6 Outlet Wall Tap." The back of the packaging is marked "Made in China."

What you should do: UL encourages consumers to discontinue the use of this product and contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.

Consumer Contact: Ningbo Yaling Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. Zhangqi Town, Cixi City, Zhejiang Province, China. Telephone: 86-574-87708407. E-mail: sales@yaling.com.

Current tap Identification.

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