How to avoid toilets, valve or counterfeit or smuggling shower head

Las Vegas, NV – If you shop for a plumbing luminaire or fitting – such as a tap, a tap or a shower head – make sure you avoid a counterfeit smuggling product or not certified in favor of a very product Efficient that meets health and safety standards, Plumbing Manufacturers International announced today the day before the annual kitchen and bathroom industry (Kbis), where many products very efficient certified are exposed.

To protect the value of the more than 150 brands of plumbing products manufactured by its members, PMI warns buyers of counterfeit and not certified smuggling products while working with its members, online markets, federal and state governments, and the Coalition Buy Safe America (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC (BSAC) Remove these poorly designed products from online markets.

Performance feet, health and safety problems

“Plumbing manufacturers have invested millions of dollars and thousands of hours to produce toilets, shower potatoes and very efficient valves that comply with federal, state and local health and safety standards,” said the PMI CEO / Executive director Kerry Stackpole. “Contrefait and not certified smuggling products generally work badly and present health and safety risks – by endangering Americans and their families while eroding customer confidence in brands that PMI members worked so hard to build. “

Poor quality products can be easily broken, flee, provide lower reliability and durability, and compromise the integrity of plumbing systems, added stackpole, leading to unexpected and costly damage or repairs. PMI produced a video to raise awareness of this problem. The annual cost of counterfeit goods, hacked software and commercial secrets to the country’s economy is between $ 225 and $ 600 billion, estimates the Federal Investigation Bureau.

Check the products before ordering

PMI members manufacture 90% of plumbing products available in America, and other famous companies also produce excellent lights and accessories; Therefore, most products found online or in stores are not counterfeit. But before making a purchase, search for these red flags:

• Unusually low price compared to similar products
• Absence of certification or logos brands
• Unknown brand names
• Unknown suppliers

Rather, consider buying your products from a renowned supplier or directly from the manufacturer.

In a store before purchasing or after delivery of the product after an online purchase, check:

• Packaging differences
• Absence of certification or logos brands
• Logos or brand names missing or incorrect
• Broken or weak materials; Broken or absent quality seals

If something seems suspicious, contact the manufacturer or authorized dealer of the manufacturer for verification.

Make smart purchasing decisions

• Buy renowned brands and authorized stores or dealerships
• Brands and research products in advance and become familiar with the technical details of products such as UPC, the model and part numbers; material and dimensions; security information; and other specifications
• Look for warranty information and guarantees
• Look for certification brands and logos
• Read customer reviews

“PMI members make products built to last,” said Stackpole. “A careful purchase decision will result in customer satisfaction and an affordable product that will save long -term money.”