Shandan County Intensifies Crackdown on Unsafe Electrical Wires

During a routine inspection, Shandan County's market supervision authorities identified three rolls of severely defective wiring at the Jiànlóng store. The products, labeled as 2×6mm² cables with a rated voltage of 450V/750V, lacked critical safety certifications—including the mandatory "3C" mark—and displayed no manufacturer details, model numbers, or proof of compliance. When questioned, the store owner failed to produce purchase records, supplier credentials, or product certifications. Authorities immediately confiscated the hazardous wiring.

Investigations revealed the store had purchased the wiring from unverified mobile vendors, with no documentation or traceable supplier information. This practice of "floating procurement" creates significant regulatory gaps and enables counterfeit products to enter the market.

Given the store's first-time violation and cooperative stance, regulators adopted a corrective approach: confiscating profits (¥169) and the defective products, imposing a ¥1,950 fine, while providing guidance to improve compliance—demonstrating a commitment to both consumer protection and small business support.

• Verify the "3C" certification mark —China's mandatory safety standard
• Inspect product labels for complete manufacturer details and specifications
• Examine physical qualities : smooth insulation, uniform thickness, undamaged sheathing
• Check conductors for high-quality copper with no oxidation
• Retain purchase receipts as proof of transaction

• Enhanced merchant education on proper procurement
• Mandatory purchase documentation systems
• Increased market inspections to block non-compliant products

Electrical safety begins with quality wiring. This incident underscores the shared responsibility of consumers to make informed purchases and businesses to maintain ethical standards—ensuring safer homes and communities.