According to Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority, these two products, available from small retail outlets, bear false Underwriters Laboratory safety certification on their packaging.
American Tool Group is the manufacturer of the power bar (a six-outlet strip surge suppressor). It is packaged in a blue and red box with the company name situated at the top of box. The power bar can be easily identified by its six outlets that have the capacity to facilitate various plug types -- including two-prong, round prong, and any plug containing a ground pin.
The bar’s conductors are undersized and will result in overheating. It contains improper wiring with reversed polarity, and its casing is flammable.
The 50-foot, orange extension cord is packaged in a yellow covering. It has no manufacturer name, but it labels the product as a three-outlet power centre. The known hazards of this product are: undersized plug blades that will overheat, and unapproved cord material.
For your safety when purchasing electrical products, always ensure the safety certification (such as CSA, UL, and ULC) is on the product, not just the packaging. Also, look for well-known, familiar brands and manufacturers, sold in established retail outlets.
American Tool Group is the manufacturer of the power bar (a six-outlet strip surge suppressor). It is packaged in a blue and red box with the company name situated at the top of box. The power bar can be easily identified by its six outlets that have the capacity to facilitate various plug types -- including two-prong, round prong, and any plug containing a ground pin.
The bar’s conductors are undersized and will result in overheating. It contains improper wiring with reversed polarity, and its casing is flammable.
The 50-foot, orange extension cord is packaged in a yellow covering. It has no manufacturer name, but it labels the product as a three-outlet power centre. The known hazards of this product are: undersized plug blades that will overheat, and unapproved cord material.
For your safety when purchasing electrical products, always ensure the safety certification (such as CSA, UL, and ULC) is on the product, not just the packaging. Also, look for well-known, familiar brands and manufacturers, sold in established retail outlets.
