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Counterfeit and copy C45N miniature circuit breakers |
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Any company has a moral and legal obligation under the HSE and new
Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide act (6th April 2008) to take all
necessary steps to inform the industry when a potentially fake and dangerous
product is brought to their attention. They must also take actions to track
down the suppliers of these and the channel through which they are being
supplied.
It has come to our notice that a very dangerous and fake copy of the C45N
Mcb has been found in another part of the European community.
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This copy has no internal workings, which would operate the device in the
event of a fault occurring in the circuit that it is supposed to protect. This could
have dire consequences for the user and lead to the suppliers and installer
facing legal action.
Even though this device has been found in another country they may have
found their way into the UK distribution market through non-approved
channels and could already be installed.
The fake device has similar markings to the C45N Mcb, however we have not
supplied this into the UK market since 1991 and any product like it, which is in
the marketplace, is either a copy, counterfeit or worse still a complete fake. |
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| What to look for: |
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| Since the copy has very few internal components it is much lighter (a genuine
product is between 103 and 110 grams) than the genuine Mcb also the fake is
made of plastic which is brittle and light cream in colour not light grey. A large multi9 logo is at the top of the product. There is large CE marking on the front face which the genuine product did not
have since it was discontinued in the UK before CE marking was a
requirement. |
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| What actions are we taking: |
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We have informed the HSE who have circulated the information throughout
the industry and we will be putting articles concerning copy and fake products
in the trade press shortly.
BEAMA the industry trade association have also produced a leaflet
highlighting counterfeit wiring accessories and circuit protection products in
the industry, this will be available very shortly and will be publicised with
Contractors, end users and Electrical Wholesalers.
For further information contact:
Paul Canning - Techno/Commercial Manager: 01952 209027
or email: paul.canning@gb.schneider-electric.com
Tom France - Marketing Manger FLV products: 01952 209179
or email: tom.france@gb.schneider-electric.com |
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