Not sure if / how this product is legal

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Saw this product advertised in a Facebook ad. It claims to be UL "certified" It is a receptacle plate cover with integrated LEDs at the bottom. It draws power from terminals on the back of the wall plate that when installed make contact with the side screws on the receptacle device.

https://www.snappower.com/lamplighter/

I can think of all kinds of things potentially wrong with these but curious if I am being a worry wort


I smell

1) people getting zapped with metal boxes and tight fills
2) these things shorting out , catching fire, melting etc.
3) A recall at some point
 

mgookin

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I've seen them in the supply houses. I don't know if it's the same brand or if it's powered the same way.
That "certified" gets my attention too.
 

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I suspect that the "certified" on the main page is just because the writer is not experienced in electrical product sales.
From the FAQ:
Is the Guidelight UL listed?

Yes

Just don't expect it to work with a backstab-only receptacle. Or if you backstabbed and did not tighten the screws.

I wonder if a Decora version is in the works?
 
I wonder if a Decora version is in the works?

They claim to have one, someone bought the regular ones ones and complained on Facebook that their "plugs had two screws"

Wouldn't the receptacle have to be listed to accept the additional "wires" (prongs) of the plate cover among other things


I see this like the Nest Thermostat that I have clearly designed by tech people and not people that understand buildings!
 

roger

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Not that it's all inclusive but I searched the company name at UL's website and it is not found.

I agree "certified" seems fishy and on one of their pages they claim the product is listed as posted by GoldDigger and in their FAQ's they say it's approved which is not a UL term.

Here are couple of UL links that explain their marks

http://www.ul.com/marks/ul-listing-...nce-and-significance/marks-for-north-america/

http://www.ul.com/marks/ul-listing-...ing-guidelines/specific-guidelines-and-rules/

It would seem they would post the classification somewhere on their website if they wanted contractors and designers to use the product.

Roger
 

jumper

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Not that it's all inclusive but I searched the company name at UL's website and it is not found.

I agree "certified" seems fishy and on one of their pages they claim the product is listed as posted by GoldDigger and in their FAQ's they say it's approved which is not a UL term.

Here are couple of UL links that explain their marks

http://www.ul.com/marks/ul-listing-...nce-and-significance/marks-for-north-america/

http://www.ul.com/marks/ul-listing-...ing-guidelines/specific-guidelines-and-rules/

It would seem they would post the classification somewhere on their website if they wanted contractors and designers to use the product.

Roger

Nice job on the UL details.:thumbsup:
 
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