Underwriters Laboratories issues notice on extinguishers

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that fire extinguishers manufactured by International Technology Services have not been evaluated for safety by UL and bear a counterfeit UL Mark in the United States.

Name of Product: 2-B-C Fire Extinguisher

Units: Unknown Quantity

Date of Manufacture: Unknown

Manufacturer: International Technology Services

Identification: These fire extinguishers are approximately 8″-9″ tall and approximately 2-3/4″ in diameter and have a black head attachment with a squeeze trigger for activation the extinguisher.

The nameplate of the counterfeit products is marked “FIRE EXTINGUISHER” “2-B-C” and “INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.”

What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call +1 732 635-0230 with questions or contact: International Technology Services, 71 Commerce St, #265, Boston, MA 02109 or International Technology Services, 7 Lincoln Highway Suite 210 Edison, NJ 08820.

To view a photo of this product, visit :
http://www.ul.com/newsroom/newsrel/nr021407.html

For more information, contact Joe Hirschmugl in Northbrook, Ill., by phone at +1-847-664-1508; or by e-mail at Joseph.F.Hirschmugl@us.ul.com.

David Rhodes

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