NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Oct. 19, 2005 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that the shop light model identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. It does not meet UL requirements and may pose a risk of fire and electric shock.
Name of Product: Model SL 2
Units: Unknown quantity
Manufactured: Manufactured by DM Technology & Energy Inc. for SIMKAR Corporation
Date of Manufacture: Unknown
Hazard: This product has features that do not comply with UL's applicable safety standard and may pose a risk of fire and shock. The product is not eligible to bear the UL Mark.
Identification:
On the product: "48" Long Shop Light SL-2" and the counterfeit UL Label marked as follows:
(UL) LISTED c (UL)
PORTABLE LAMP
PORTABLE LUMINAIRE
LUMINAIRE PORTATIF
ISSUE BH 66982
On the packaging: Identified as "48" Shop Light (fluorescent) Model No. SL-2" marked on the white carton in red lettering. The following features are also highlighted:
All steel body
5 foot cord & plug included
Fully Assembled and Ready to Hang
Works with 2-25W, 2-34W, or 2-40W- T12 - 48" Bulbs not included
What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using the products immediately and return them to the place of purchase.