UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Fire Sprinklers (Release 19PN-15)
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the fire sprinkler identified below bears a counterfeit UL Certification Mark for the United States. The fire sprinkler has 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: Model 15SSSP
Remedy: UL recommends that these products be immediately removed from service and be replaced by UL Certified Fire Sprinklers.
Identification on the Product: The products are marked with a counterfeit UL Certification Marks, "ANGUS" and "2016" on the wrench boss. The following is marked on the deflector:
15SSP
68°C / 155°c
Photographs of the product: Please go to ul.com for photos
Location: These counterfeit fire sprinklers were found in Mexico City, they may have been distributed at other locations.
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Michelle Press
Communications Director
UL LLC
847.664.1966
Michelle.Press@ul.com
Release No. 19PN-15
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