Ecmweb 6361 Ulwarning595
Ecmweb 6361 Ulwarning595
Ecmweb 6361 Ulwarning595
Ecmweb 6361 Ulwarning595
Ecmweb 6361 Ulwarning595

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Communications Cable

May 19, 2014
The communications cable does not comply with UL's safety requirements and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark for the United States.

The following is a notification from UL that the communications cable identified below may pose a fire hazard. The communications cable does not comply with UL's safety requirements and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark for the United States. 

Name of Product:  Communications Cable, Type CMP

Manufacturer:  Caleb Cable Industrial Ltd., Sheung Shui, N.T. Hong Kong

Hazard: This communications cable is missing the appropriate level of flame retardant. This may cause an increased risk of fire.

Identification:  

On the cable:  The surface of the cable jacket displays the following description:

CAT5E 350MHZ BARE COPPER CMP PLENUM UTP 4-PAIR 24AWG EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 (UL) E334179.

On the packaging:  The packaging bears an unauthorized UL Mark and the following:

                                                1000ftcables
                                               
We Optimize your Communication Needs
                                                800 SKY SALE
                                                Cat.5e
                                                UTP Solid Cable

                                                RoHS  

                      ITEM:  24AWG-4 UTP,UL,CMP
                      PART NO: SKCAT5EBC-401PLENUM
                      TYPE: CAT5e, SINGLE, EASY PULL BOX
                      COLOR:  BLUE
                      SIZE:  1000 FEET                                  
                      BATCH #: PICO-13-2606-2413

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