UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Tamper-Resistant Receptacle

UL recently issued a warning (Release 21PN-18) that the Abbotech Tamper-Resistant Standard Wall Outlet may pose an electric shock hazard. This receptacle does not comply with UL’s Safety Standards and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark for the United States or Canada. Known to be sold at online retailers and possibly by others, the product contains marking that improperly identifies the L1, L2 and N1, N2, terminals. UL recommends that this receptacle not be installed. See the images and description below for more details:

Name of Product: ABBOTECH TAMPER RESISTANCE STANDARD WALL OUTLET

Hazard: This Tamper-resistant Receptacle is provided with marking that improperly identifies the L1, L2 and N1, N2, terminals.

Remedy: UL recommends that this receptacle not be installed.

Identification of the Tamper-resistant Receptacle:

On the box:

TAMPER RESISTANT STANDARD WALL OUTLET

Model LD-3012TR

15A 125VAC

Certification UL Listed

Certification Number E311431

On the receptacle:

E311431

125V 15A

3VT0

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