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UL Warns of Salt Lamp Switches With Counterfeit UL Marks (Release 18PN-26)

October 24, 2018

NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 24, 2018 - The following is a notification from UL that the Crystal Salt Lamp pictured below contains pendant and dimmer switches that bear counterfeit UL Marks for the United States and Canada. These switches have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements.

Name of Product:

Crystal Salt Lamp (by Himalayan)
Pendant switch, Models Number 303
Dimmer switch, No Model Number marked

Identification on the Pendant Switch:

The Pendant switch bears a counterfeit UL Mark and the following:

303
3A/120 VAC
125VL

Counterfeit UL mark

Photo of the Pendant Switch:

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Identification of the Dimmer Switch:

The dimmer switch bears a counterfeit UL Mark and the following:

I/P: 230V-50Hz
AC: 230V/110V

Counterfeit UL mark

 

Photos of the Dimmer Switch:

Counterfeit UL markCounterfeit UL mark

Photo Typical Salt Lamp Packaging:

Counterfeit UL mark

Known to be distributed and sold by: www.himalayansaltcart.com, ebay.com, and other online retailers

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