Experts warn of new CAT 5e cable falsely claiming UL approvalCreated: 7/30/2010 4:05:24 PMA new report warns cable owners and providers of a fake CAT 5e cable that is using a false reference to Underwriters Laboratories, EE Times Asia reports.
The company recently issued a notification to consumers, manufacturers and authorities stating that the product does not comply with the safety standards for the United States and Canada and is using the UL logo without proper authorization.
Underwriters Laboratories officials are unsure of how many units of the communications cable are currently available in stores and when they were created.
Individuals may be able to identify the the cable from the specs written on the outside of the box, which state, “CAT 5E 350 MHz; 24 AWG/Solid 4 Pair Unshielded Twisted Pair; 1000FT WHITE; CMP; TIA/EIA-568.2; Communication Cable; Date of MFG: ; Lot. No:; PART#:”
By using the UL logo on the cable, its developers knew it would make the item more appealing to consumers. The safety certification company has been in existence for more than a century, testing and evaluating more than 19,000 types of products and components for more than 66,000 manufacturers each year.
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