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UL Warns of Counterfeit AC Adapter

NORTHBROOK, Ill., USA - Nov. 22, 2006 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that the AC adapters identified below have not been evaluated for safety by UL and bear counterfeit UL Marks for the United States and Canada. Although marked "Delta Electronics," these adapters were not manufactured by Delta Electronics and should be returned to place of purchase.

Units: Unknown quantity

Manufacturer: Unknown

Date of Manufacture: Unknown

Identification: On the product: Marked with a counterfeit UL Listing Mark which consists of UL in a circle and the following information:

PCGA-AC19V1
INPUT 100-240V 1.5 A 50/60 Hz
OUTPUT 19.5 V- 3A
INPUT: AC 100-240V 135-170VA 50/60 HZ
OUTPUT : DC19.5V-3A
Made in China

The counterfeit AC adaptor also states "For Sony" in the upper left corner and "Corporation" in the lower left corner.

Legitimate UL Listed AC adapters manufactured by Delta Electronics Inc. are manufactured with a label that states "SONY" in the upper left-hand corner and "Sony Corporation" in the lower left corner.

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

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