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Bob[_37_]

On 7/25/2010 15:00, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:

Why would the lack of a UL rating stop people from selling something? UL
isn't the government.

UL isn't a government agency, but some jurisdictions may require
electrical products to be listed by UL or similar organization in order
to be sold there.

The UL listing only means that the product is deemed safe *for its
intended purpose.* A listed 18-gauge extension code is safe when run
along a wall for a table lamp, while it can be a fire hazard if run
under a carpet to power an air conditioner and microwave oven.
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