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UL Warns of Counterfeit Extension Cords, Power Strips, Surge Protectors, and Current TapsNORTHBROOK, Ill., USA - Dec. 5, 2006 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that the "My Helper" products identified below have not been evaluated for safety by UL and bear counterfeit UL Marks. Units: Unknown quantity Manufacturer: Unknown Date of Manufacture: Unknown Identification: On the extension cords: The cords are white, brown, green, or orange in color in lengths from 3 feet to 100 feet. Attached to the cords are counterfeit UL holographic labels bearing one of the following file numbers and date codes: E157848, 04/01
E157848, 09/01 E233301, 08/05 E174825, 03/03 E137398, 01/02 E137398, 09/02 Identification: On the power strips and surge protectors: The power strips have 6 or 8 outlets and employ counterfeit UL holographic labels bearing the following code numbers and date codes:
8G14, 02/04
Identification: On the current taps: The current taps (also known as wall taps) have three outlets or six outlets; other styles convert a 3-prong plug to a 2-prong plug. These products employ counterfeit UL holographic labels bearing one of the following code numbers and date codes:
6MA9, 02/04
6MA9, 01/05 Identification: On the product packaging: The packaging is marked with the brand name "My Helper," "Made In China" and a counterfeit UL Mark. The country of origin is China. What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using these products immediately and return them to the place of purchase. 
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