Authorities find over 2,000 fake Samsung chargers in Hanoi shop
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Hanoi market authorities found more than 2,000 fake Samsung power banks in a store in Thanh Tri District on Friday.
They all had ‘20+ Samsung’ printed on the surface, and 836 said made in China while the rest had no indication of origin.
Hoang Dai Nghia, head of the Hanoi Market Surveillance Department’s Team 1, said the power bank packages that did not carry the Samsung name, and so if the inspectors had not been thorough they might not have noticed the illegal use of the Samsung trademark.
Market authorities warned that using batteries and power banks without clear origins or of dubious quality could result in fires and explosions.
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Q.What items were specifically identified as fake Samsung products in the Hanoi shop?
What items were specifically identified as fake Samsung products in the Hanoi shop?
Hanoi market authorities discovered over 2,000 fake Samsung power banks. These items had '20+ Samsung' printed on their surface, with some also stating 'made in China' while others provided no origin details.
Q.Who led the inspection team that found the fake power banks?
Who led the inspection team that found the fake power banks?
Hoang Dai Nghia, who is the head of the Hanoi Market Surveillance Department’s Team 1, led the inspection team. He noted that some packaging did not carry the Samsung name, requiring thorough inspection.
Q.What are the potential dangers of using these types of unverified electronic products?
What are the potential dangers of using these types of unverified electronic products?
Market authorities issued a warning that using batteries and power banks without clear origins or of dubious quality carries significant risks. Such products could potentially lead to fires and explosions.
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