UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on Wi-Fi Smoke Detector
UL Solutions has issued a warning about an unauthorized UL Mark on a Wi-Fi Smoke Detector. The product, sold under the 'Jllom' brand, has not been evaluated by UL Solutions to meet appropriate Safety Standards. The company recommends that consumers remove the product from service and replace it with a UL Certified smoke detector.
The unauthorized product is known to be distributed by Jinlankeji Co. and sold through e-commerce retailers, including Walmart.com. UL Solutions emphasizes that it is unknown if the product complies with any safety requirements, potentially putting consumers at risk.
UL Solutions ha emesso un avviso riguardo a un marchio UL non autorizzato su un Rilevatore di Fumo Wi-Fi. Il prodotto, venduto con il marchio 'Jllom', non è stato valutato da UL Solutions per soddisfare gli standard di sicurezza appropriati. L'azienda raccomanda ai consumatori di rimuovere il prodotto dal servizio e sostituirlo con un rilevatore di fumo certificato UL.
Il prodotto non autorizzato è noto per essere distribuito da Jinlankeji Co. e venduto attraverso rivenditori di e-commerce, incluso Walmart.com. UL Solutions sottolinea che è sconosciuto se il prodotto soddisfi alcuni requisiti di sicurezza, mettendo potenzialmente a rischio i consumatori.
UL Solutions ha emitido una advertencia sobre una marca UL no autorizada en un Detector de Humo Wi-Fi. El producto, vendido bajo la marca 'Jllom', no ha sido evaluado por UL Solutions para cumplir con los estándares de seguridad apropiados. La empresa recomienda a los consumidores retirar el producto del servicio y sustituirlo por un detector de humo certificado por UL.
El producto no autorizado es conocido por ser distribuido por Jinlankeji Co. y vendido a través de minoristas en línea, incluidos Walmart.com. UL Solutions enfatiza que es desconocido si el producto cumple con algún requisito de seguridad, lo que potencialmente pone en riesgo a los consumidores.
UL Solutions는 Wi-Fi 연기 감지기에 대한 무단 UL 마크에 대한 경고를 발표했습니다. 'Jllom' 브랜드로 판매되는 이 제품은 UL Solutions에 의해 적절한 안전 기준을 충족하도록 평가되지 않았습니다. 회사는 소비자에게 제품을 서비스에서 제거하고 UL 인증 연기 감지기로 교체할 것을 권장합니다.
무단 제품은 Jinlankeji Co.에 의해 유통되고 있으며 Walmart.com을 포함한 전자상거래 소매점을 통해 판매되고 있습니다. UL Solutions는 이 제품이 어떤 안전 요구 사항을 충족하는지는 알 수 없다고 강조하며, 소비자를 위험에 처할 수 있습니다.
UL Solutions a émis un avertissement concernant un marquage UL non autorisé sur un détecteur de fumée Wi-Fi. Le produit, vendu sous la marque 'Jllom', n'a pas été évalué par UL Solutions pour répondre aux normes de sécurité appropriées. L'entreprise recommande aux consommateurs de retirer le produit du service et de le remplacer par un détecteur de fumée certifié UL.
Le produit non autorisé est connu pour être distribué par Jinlankeji Co. et vendu par le biais de détaillants en ligne, y compris Walmart.com. UL Solutions souligne qu'il est inconnu si le produit respecte des exigences de sécurité, mettant ainsi potentiellement les consommateurs en danger.
UL Solutions hat eine Warnung zu einem nicht autorisierten UL-Zeichen auf einem Wi-Fi-Rauchmelder herausgegeben. Das Produkt, das unter der Marke 'Jllom' verkauft wird, wurde von UL Solutions nicht bewertet, um die entsprechenden Sicherheitsstandards zu erfüllen. Das Unternehmen empfiehlt den Verbrauchern, das Produkt aus dem Dienst zu entfernen und es durch einen UL-zertifizierten Rauchmelder zu ersetzen.
Das nicht autorisierte Produkt ist dafür bekannt, dass es von Jinlankeji Co. vertrieben und über E-Commerce-Händler, einschließlich Walmart.com, verkauft wird. UL Solutions betont, dass unbekannt ist, ob das Produkt irgendwelche Sicherheitsanforderungen erfüllt, was potenziell die Verbraucher gefährden könnte.
- None.
- Unauthorized use of UL Mark on 'Jllom' brand Wi-Fi Smoke Detector
- Product not evaluated by UL Solutions for safety standards compliance
- Potential safety risks for consumers using the unauthorized product
- Recommendation to remove and replace the product may impact sales and reputation
Insights
This unauthorized use of the UL Mark on a Wi-Fi smoke detector raises serious safety concerns. Smoke detectors are critical life-safety devices and using uncertified products could put lives at risk. The lack of proper evaluation means there's no assurance this device will function correctly in an emergency.
Consumers who have purchased this product should immediately replace it with a certified smoke detector. This incident highlights the importance of verifying product certifications, especially for safety-critical devices. It also underscores the challenges of regulating product safety in the era of global e-commerce, where uncertified products can easily enter the market.
Retailers like Walmart.com should strengthen their vetting processes for third-party sellers to prevent such potentially dangerous products from reaching consumers. This case may prompt increased scrutiny of e-commerce platforms' responsibility in ensuring product safety and authenticity.
This unauthorized UL Mark usage is a clear violation of consumer trust and safety standards. It's particularly concerning that this product was sold through major e-commerce platforms like Walmart.com, which many consumers trust implicitly. This incident highlights the need for stricter oversight of third-party sellers on these platforms.
Consumers should be vigilant when purchasing safety devices online, always verifying certifications and seller credibility. This case may lead to increased calls for legislation to hold e-commerce platforms more accountable for the products sold through their sites. It also emphasizes the importance of robust consumer education about product safety certifications and how to identify legitimate safety marks.
UL Solutions' prompt action in issuing this warning is commendable, but it also reveals gaps in preemptive measures to prevent such products from reaching the market in the first place.
The presence of an unauthorized smoke detector in the market is deeply troubling from a fire safety perspective. Smoke detectors are often the first line of defense in fire emergencies and their reliability is crucial. An uncertified device may fail to detect smoke effectively, potentially leading to delayed evacuation and increased risk of injury or death.
This incident underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance of fire safety equipment in both residential and commercial settings. Property owners and managers should verify that all installed smoke detectors are properly certified. Additionally, this case highlights the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms against companies producing counterfeit safety devices.
Fire departments and safety organizations should use this as an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of certified fire safety equipment and how to verify certifications.
The Wi-Fi Smoke Detector identified here bears an unauthorized UL Mark for
Name of Product: Wi-Fi Smoke Detector
Remedy: UL Solutions recommends that the product be removed from service and be replaced with a UL Certified smoke detector.
Identification on the Product Labels: The “Jllom” brand Wi-Fi Smoke Detector bears an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for
Location: Known to be distributed and sold by Jinlankeji Co. Ltd. under the “Jllom” brand and sold through e-commerce retailers, including Walmart.com.
About UL Solutions
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Susan Nadeau
UL Solutions
Susan.Nadeau@ul.com
Source: UL Solutions Inc.
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