A manufacturer may sell products will counterfeit certification marks. This can result in a purchaser using a product that may not be safe.
Example: lithium/thionyl chloride battery
Possible hazards if a lithium battery fails:
(1) explosion
(2) fire
(3) chemical burns from leaked contents
(4) damage to equipment from leaked contents
(5) premature battery failure
(6) electric shock
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