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Electrical Safety Foundation International
May Is National Electrical Safety Month
May 9th, 2009
According to Gallup Consulting and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 64 percent of counterfeit electrical products in the United States are purchased from legitimate shops and retailers. More than one million counterfeit electrical products have been recalled in recent years, including extension cords, power strips, batteries, and hairdryers. Every day, counterfeit electrical products are finding their way into our homes, businesses, and public institutions. These fraudulent items pose significant safety hazards, and can cause deaths, injuries and substantial property loss in the home and the workplace if left undetected. "The current U.S. economic...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-05-09)
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