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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Fluorescent Ballasts (Release 12PN-08)

March 26, 2012

Northbrook, IL - March 26, 2012 - Revised November 21, 2012 - UL is notifying Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), electrical contractors and consumers that the fluorescent ballasts identified below may pose a fire hazard. The products do not comply with UL's safety requirements for the United States or Canada.

Name of Product:
Fluorescent Ballasts, Model/Cat.No: DBAG-13P2C and SY-213HPF

Number of Units: 1300

Manufacturer:

TDC Power Products Co. Ltd.
TAIPEI HSIEN
221 TAIWAN

Date of Manufacture: 2003 - 2010

Hazard: The fluorescent ballast may overheat posing a risk of fire.

Identification:

On the product (Model No. DBAG-13P2C):

TDC Power
Model No. DBAG-13P2C
120VAC 60Hz 0.30Amp
Type 1 Class P, CFL
High power factor
For (2) PL-13W Lamps
TDC Power Products Co. Ltd. 01

E181948
5G01

Fake UL Label

On the product (Cat. No. SY-213HPF):

Symban
CAT. NO.: SY-213HPF
120VAC 60Hz 0.30Amp
Type 1 Class P, CFL
For (2) PL-13W Lamps
High power factor
MODEL NO: DBAG-13P2C

E181948
5G01

Fake UL Label

Photos of the product:

Product photo 1

Product photo 2