Catwoman Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I’m sure many of us have purchased Amazon Basics electronics, phone chargers, etc., so when I saw this on the news today, I thought I would post it. Apparently, some of the products are being investigated as possible fire hazards. There aren’t too many details available right now, but because so many people trust Amazon-branded products and may be using them right now, I thought it would be worth mentioning. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/10/business/amazonbasics-electronics-fire-safety-invs/index.html 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I read the article and noticed that the photos of burned items showed the ETL mark. As a PSA: imnsho, the UL mark is more reliable than the ETL mark. Even if testing to the same standards the UL mark is more reliable. (Btw, safety testing is just about failing safely. It isn't an endorsement for the product, kwim?) (I have a loved one who has worked years at each company and a loved one who works for UL.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Remind me again when Bezos is going up in his rocket? Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thank you for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Spy Car said: Remind me again when Bezos is going up in his rocket? Bill He may be re-thinking his choice of the phone charger he’s going to pack for the trip. 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 There is a newer article dated June 14th https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/14/business/amazonbasics-cpsc-investigation-invs/index.html “Now, at least eight of the items highlighted in CNN's investigation are being reviewed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, according to letters CNN received from the agency in response to public records requests. Among the products are surge protectors, phone charging cords, a patio heater, battery charger and a voice-activated microwave that consumers reported had caught fire.” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) Well that explains why I couldn't find Amazon Basic phone charging cords when I needed new ones about 2 weeks ago... Edited June 15, 2021 by Elfknitter.# typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I've actually seen reviews that talked about this for at least a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 It's sort of terrifying when you consider how many people are moving into dorms this fall with just those sorts of items. I hope they do a recall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Spy Car said: Remind me again when Bezos is going up in his rocket? Bill Bwahahahahahahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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