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It’s CBPs job because consumers have no idea if the UL or Intertek logo is legit or not. Because those adapters aren’t listed they don’t have to follow the elec
by jschwartzi 6y ago
It’s CBPs job because consumers have no idea if the UL or Intertek logo is legit or not. Because those adapters aren’t listed they don’t have to follow the electrical and fire safety standards. So a purchaser may be tricked into buying something that is much more likely to burn their house down. Having CBP intercept it makes perfect sense.
- cptskippy 6y ago> Intertek I don't think anyone cares about Intertek logos. /s
- tyingq 6y agoOn safety, note that the same adapters could have shipped with no UL mark. CPB was enforcing trademarks, not safety. Edit: Regarding below, sure. But there are tons of unlisted adapters that come with electronics you might buy. I'd hazard a guess that most people have at least one in their house. Not that it's okay, just noting that it's common.
- solarkraft 6y agoHowever safety expectations are tied to that trademark.