May 19, 2015
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 19, 2015 -- The following is a notification from UL that the protective garments including coveralls and vests identified below bear counterfeit UL Marks. The clothing has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Safety Standard NFPA 2112. It is unknown if these garments comply with any safety requirements.
Name of Product: Zimpex Flame Resistant Garments
Identification: The products bear counterfeit UL Classification Marks and the following text markings (misspellings below are as they appear on the actual labels):
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THE GARMENT IS FLAM RESISTANT WARNING |
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THIS FLAME RESISTANT GARMENT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 2112, STANDARD ON FLAME-RESISTANT GARMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL AGAINST FLASH FIRE, 2007 EDITION PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL AGAINST FLASH FIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2112 2007 EDITION NFPA 2113 REQUIRES UPPEPR AND LOWER BODY COVERAGE. |
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THIS GARMENT RESISTS IGNTION WHEN EXPOSED TO FLAME OR ELECTRIC ARC AND WILL NOT CONTINUE TO BURN WHEN REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SOURCE. |
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THIS GARMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FLAME OR HEAT OR FOR EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS, NOT LIQUIDS OR STEAM. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR FIRE ENTRY, FIRE FIGHTING OR OTHER ACTIVITES INVOLVING EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FLAME OR HEAT. |
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THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE THAT THIS GARMENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE INTENDED USE AND COMPLIES WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATORY STANDARDS. THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. FR-INDUSTRIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DEATH ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT |
| DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL |
| ZIMPEX.INC |
| FLAME RESISTANT WORK WEAR |
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL AGAINST FLASH FIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2112-2012 |
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XL 88% COTTON 12% NYLON ARC RATING 10 ATPV FABRIC MADE IN CHINA GARMENT MADE IN CHINA RN 127176 ZIMPEX.INC.BAKERSFIELD CA.93314 |
| FLAME RESISTANT WORK WEAR |
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL AGAINST FLASH FIRE IN ACCORDANCE WTIH NFPA 2112-2012 M |
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Meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 2 Meetts ASTM F1506 NFPA 70E/ HRC2 88% COTTON 12% NYLON ARCR.ATING 10 ATPV FABRIC MADE IN CHINA GARMENT MADE IN CHINA RN127176 ZIMPEX.INC BAKERSFIELD CA.93314 |
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Distributor: Known to be distributed by Zimpex Inc., 309 Sonoma Vine Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93314, USA