Counterfeit Pipe Hanger
- Type of Notification: Counterfeiting
- FM Approval Status: Not FM Approved
Alert Summary
FM Approvals has been made aware of the marketing and sale of 1-1/4” swivel type pipe hangers bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark. FM Approvals has neither tested nor certified these products.
Counterfeiter Identity
Unknown.
Authentic Product Manufacturer
CCTF Corporation.
Authentic Product Identity
Pipe hanger.
Description
1-1/4” swivel type pipe hanger.
Make/Model
A-1001.
CounterfeitProduct Identity
Pipe hanger.
Description
1-1/4” swivel type pipe hanger.
Make/Model
AU-1001.
Hazard Involved
There is no evidence these products have ever been tested to the requirements of any testing and certification organization, including FM Approvals. The tensile strength of these pipe hangers is therefore unknown which may lead to excessive stretch or deformation changing the proper slope of sprinkler piping. In the worst case, they may fail prematurely.
Using This Product?
If you suspect you are in possession of any of the affected equipment listed above bearing the FM Approvals certification marking, please bring that to the attention of:
Thomas McCarty
Norwood, MA, United States
+1 (1) 781-255-4802