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5 Tips to Avoid Counterfeits

October 30, 2020

5 Tips to Avoid Counterfeits Only purchase from trusted sources. Check electrical manufacturers’ websites to find authorized retailers and dealers. Only purchase items that have been...

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ESFI and UL Counterfeit Charger Short

October 30, 2020

Whether you need a replacement or just want an extra phone charger, sometimes it’s tempting to purchase an off-priced option rather than the expensive charger...

October 12, 2017

Natural disasters leave thousands of consumers without power, and flooding associated with tropical storms and hurricanes often causes severe or permanent damage to electrical equipment....

June 11, 2017

Using qualified electricians and purchasing from reputable distributors and retailers gives you: safety, security, and the backing of the Manufacturer. Purchasing Counterfeits Has Consequences Counterfeits...

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Not all Imposters are Easy to Spot: Avoid Counterfeit Electronics

November 12, 2015

The saying, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is.” should come to mind when you find electrical products that are far below...

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Counterfeits Can Kill

August 10, 2015

Jointly produced by ESFI and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), this 8-minute DVD feature contains footage of some examples of dangerous counterfeit electrical products...

August 10, 2015

Fighting back starts with awareness. Manufacturers need to make people aware of the issue of counterfeit electrical parts and components, and how serious it really...

August 10, 2015

Counterfeiting is a global problem, and it’s going to require a global solution – and that means governments working together to end counterfeiting and protect...

August 10, 2015

Counterfeits can kill. Practical guidelines and recommended best practices for distributors, suppliers, and installers to ensure compliance with industry standards and protect against counterfeit electrical...

August 10, 2015

Wherever money can be made, you’ll find counterfeit products. Bootleg movies, music, auto parts, electronics, jewelry, clothing and accessories, just to name a few. But...

August 10, 2015

Report IP Thefts To report violations of intellectual property rights, including counterfeiting, report IP Theft and piracy to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center by clicking...

August 9, 2015

Colectivamente producido por ESFI y NEMA, esta característica de 8 minutos de DVD contiene longitud en pies de algunos ejemplos de productos eléctricos, falsificados y...

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5 Tips to Avoid Counterfeits

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Not all Imposters are Easy to Spot: Avoid Counterfeit Electronics

Counterfeits Can Kill

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