How to Avoid Counterfeit Electrical Goods Infographic

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:

• Have low quality components
• Are unregulated and untested
• Unsafe and not backed by a manufacturer warranty
• Could lead to identity theft if purchased from a non-reputable vendor

Counterfeit’s Unintentional Consequences

• $1.38 billion of counterfeits are seized yearly
• 87% of counterfeits originate in China and Hong Kong
• 1/3 of website hosting pirated or counterfeit goods contain malware according to the office of U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
• 750,000 American jobs are lost every year due to counterfeiting

 How to Avoid Counterfeits

• Only purchase from trusted sources
• Only purchase items have been tested or marked by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
• Check electrical manufacturers websites to find authorized retailers and distributors
• Products and packing with typos or misspellings have a light likelihood of being counterfeit
• Only use licensed, insured, and bonded contractors that will stand behind their work