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UL Warns of Counterfeit Fire Extinguishers

Northbrook, Ill., Feb. 14, 2007 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that fire extinguishers manufactured by International Technology Services have not been evaluated for safety by UL and bear a counterfeit UL Mark in the United States.

Name of Product: 2-B-C Fire Extinguisher

Units: Unknown quantity

Manufacturer: International Technology Services

Date of Manufacture: Unknown

Identification: These fire extinguishers are approximately 8"-9" tall and approximately 2-3/4" in diameter and have a black head attachment with a squeeze trigger for activation the extinguisher.

The nameplate of the counterfeit products is marked "FIRE EXTINGUISGHER" "2-B-C" and "INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES."

What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call +1-732-635-0230 with questions or contact: International Technology Services, 71 Commerce St, #265, Boston, MA 02109 or International Technology Services, 7 Lincoln Highway Suite 210 Edison, NJ 08820.

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