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UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Yeiser Research & Development 6V4.5Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery (Release 20PN-09)

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April 8, 2020

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 10, 2020 — The following is a notification from UL that the Yeiser Research & Development (YRD) 6V4.5Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery below bears a counterfeit UL Certification Mark. The Yeiser Research & Development (YRD) 6V4.5Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety for the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons and it is unknown if this lead acid battery complies with any safety requirements.

Name of Product:     

Yeiser Research & Development (YRD) 6V4.5Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery

Manufacturer:

Unknown        

Remedy:

UL recommends that you stop using this product.

Identification on the Products:

The Yeiser Research & Development (YRD) 6V4.5Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery bears counterfeit UL and UL Recognized Component Marks.  The following is marked on the product.

EXTERIOR CASING:

6V4.5Ah

SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY

Caution:

Avoid short circuit

Do not charge in sealed container

Keep sparks, flame away

Constant voltage charge (25°C)

Cycle use : 7.05 – 7.20v

Standbye use : 6.75 – 6.90v

Initial Current: 1.20A

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Made in China

 

BATTERY:

6V4.5Ah

SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY

Caution:

Avoid short circuit

Do not charge in sealed container

Keep sparks, flame away

Constant voltage charge (25°C)

Cycle use : 7.05 – 7.20v

Standby use : 6.75 – 6.90v

Initial Current: 1.20A

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Photos:

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Known to be distributed and sold by:

www.berninifountains.com (no longer for sale)

www.qvc.com (no longer for sale)

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