UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Fire Hose Nozzle and Valve

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 31, 2013 /CNW/ - The following is a notification from UL to distributors, contractors, fire departments, regulatory agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction that the fire hose nozzle and valve identified below bear counterfeit UL Marks. The products have not been evaluated by UL to any Standards for Safety and it is unknown if the fire hose nozzle and valve comply with any safety requirements.

Name of Products: Fire Hose Nozzle and 1-1/2 inch Valve

Identification:

On the products: The valve bears a counterfeit UL Mark and the following:

(UL Mark)

1 1/2"
BOMBEROS
CALI

The nozzle bears a counterfeit UL Mark and the following:

(UL Mark)

BOMBEROS CALI

Photos of the products can be found at www.ul.com/newsroom.

Sold at: Known to be sold by Volunteer Fire Department Benemerito De Cali, Workshop and Warehouse: Calle 33A No. 11F-00, Cali Colombia, (Benemerito Cuerpo De Bomberos Voluntarios De Cali, Taller y Almacen: Calle 33A No. 11F-00, Cali Colombia). They may be sold at other locations.

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Michelle Press
Global Marketing Communications Manager, UL
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Release No. 13PN-36

SOURCE: UL

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