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EE powerbars - Fake/counterfeit Safety markings
It now appears the EE power bars ( or at least some of them) have fake/counterfeit safety markings.
This means that they may not have passed the relevant safety tests, and my not meet the required standards. Information here on how to spot a fake CE safety mark http://www.ce-marking.com/CE-marking-logo.html and a report on the issue here http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08...ng_ce_marking/ |
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It now appears the EE power bars ( or at least some of them) have fake/counterfeit safety markings.
This means that they may not have passed the relevant safety tests, and my not meet the required standards. Information here on how to spot a fake CE safety mark http://www.ce-marking.com/CE-marking-logo.html and a report on the issue here http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08...ng_ce_marking/ |
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These power bars are one cock up after another. First they run out of stock for ages, then they catch fire/overheat and now they can't even put a simple logo on them. I'm not sure they're even meant to be that good either are they?
I'd say stick to building a network EE, you seem to be good at that. |
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Forgive me but I can't see any difference between the fake and genuine CE logos...
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These power bars are one cock up after another. First they run out of stock for ages, then they catch fire/overheat and now they can't even put a simple logo on them. I'm not sure they're even meant to be that good either are they?
I'd say stick to building a network EE, you seem to be good at that. If EE knew about the dangers but did nothing then that's certainly something that needs to be questioned though |
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Ahhh yes the 'China export' CE mark
not to be confused with other marks that look very similar by coincidence.
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Forgive me but I can't see any difference between the fake and genuine CE logos...
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They should just scrap them and customers can buy their own power bars if the need them they are not expensive.
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To be fair, it's not "them" doing it. EE is paying someone to produce the device and to ensure it complies with the necessary safety regulations, EE are just handing over the cash and giving them out. It's not far removed from the phones and other accessories that they actually sell. I doubt they check to make sure Samsung or Apple hasn't fraudulently applied the CE logo to their products, nor are people suggesting that they are fully liable if the battery catches fire (as has happened in the past)
If EE knew about the dangers but did nothing then that's certainly something that needs to be questioned though Networks do check and approve new handsets and accessories. Indeed, over the years, there have been several cases of networks not stocking items that failed internal testing. |
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not to be confused with other marks that look very similar by coincidence.