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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Self-Ballasted LampsNORTHBROOK, Ill., - December 5, 2005 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that self-ballasted fluorescent lamps manufactured by Turolight bear a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada and may pose a risk of fire or electric shock. These products have not been evaluated by UL and do not meet UL safety requirements. Name of Product: Model EL-20W-ES and TL-GLEOM13 Units: Unknown quantity Manufacturer: Turolight Date of Manufacture: Unknown Hazard: The products have features that present potential fire and shock hazards Identification: The base of the lamps is marked with the Model No. "EL-20W-ES" or TL-GLEOM13", electrical ratings "120V 60Hz", followed by "11W, 13W, 15 W or 20W" and may be marked "TUROLIGHT" What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using the lamp immediately and return it to the place of purchase. Consumer Contact: Consumers with any questions should contact Turolight at +1-416-736-0447, or customerservice@turolight.com. 
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