Presenter: Brett Brenner
Electrical product counterfeiting is a serious and growing problem. Consumer electronics/electrical devices were the top counterfeit commodity seized in the U.S. in 2011, surpassing even footwear. Unlike illegitimate sneakers, counterfeit electrical products put the safety of our families and communities at risk. These inferior products can unknowingly be used in manufacturing, military, critical infrastructure, and consumer product applications. Yet, less than one-third of Americans even realize that electrical products, like extension cords and holiday lights, are counterfeited. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), the premier nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to electrical safety, leads the electrical industry’s effort to raise awareness of the dangers posed by counterfeit electrical products. ESFI also provides free tools to help community safety organizations in their electrical safety awareness efforts.
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