ESFI and UL Counterfeit Charger Short

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 provided by the manufacturer. However, purchasing a bargain charger could have disastrous consequences not just for your phone, but for your safety. With this short video, ESFI and UL are […]

ESFI Counterfeit Extension Cord Short

While they may save you money in the short term, you could end up paying a serious price for bargain extension cords. ESFI is reminding consumers to beware of counterfeit electrical products, including extension cords. Be sure to check out our library of resources to help identify and avoid dangerous counterfeit electrical products.

Counterfeits Can Kill

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 and outlines specific recommendations for manufacturers, distributors, government officials and consumers.

Anti-Counterfeiting Call to Action – Manufacturers

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 is. Manufacturers have a multi-pronged approach to fighting counterfeiting. But the only way to stop this problem is to make it harder for counterfeit electrical products to enter the supply […]

Anti-Counterfeiting Call to Action – Government

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 the safety and security of their citizens. Every nation needs to be very serious about deterring counterfeiting. Not only because it protects their local industry, but because – most importantly […]

Anti-Counterfeiting Call to Action – Distributors

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 products. You can make a difference.  

Counterfeits That Kill PSA

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 now, authorities are busy dealing with a different kind of counterfeiting – counterfeiting that can bring tragedy to unwitting consumers. With alarming regularity, counterfeit electrical products are making their way […]

Frank Abagnale Anti-Counterfeiting PSA

Counterfeit electrical products are threatening the safety of communities everywhere. These fraudulent devices can cause fires, explosions, shocks, and electrocutions. ESFI offers important tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers posed by counterfeit electrical products.   Features anti-counterfeiting expert Frank Abagnale, the subject of Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You […]

Counterfeit Electrical Cord Safety PSA

Whatever your budget, it’s tempting to purchase less expensive products, including extension cords. Often these below market cords are counterfeit and unsafe. Use these tips from ESFI to help you identify and avoid counterfeit electrical cords.  

ESFI Counterfeit Charger Short

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 provided by the manufacturer. However, purchasing a bargain charger could have disastrous consequences not just for your phone, but for your safety. With this short video, ESFI is reminding consumers […]

Counterfeits Can Kill (Spanish)

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 peligrosos y resume recomendaciones específicas para fabricantes, los distribuidores, los funcionarios del estado y los consumidores.

Anti-Counterfeiting Call to Action – Manufacturers (Spanish)

Defenderse comienza con el conocimiento. Los fabricantes deben hacer personas enteradas del asunto de partes y componentes eléctricos falsificados, y cuán grave es realmente. Los fabricantes tienen un enfoque de multi-pinchó a luchar que falsifica. Pero la única manera de parar este problema es de hacerlo más duro para productos eléctricos falsificados entrar la cadena […]