The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently carried out a routine inspection in Anchorage and uncovered a massive haul of counterfeit Apple accessories. The collection that was discovered mostly consisted of Apple’s new Lightning USB cables and adapters. The products had been flown in from China and were set to be distributed around the United States. According to Alaska Dispatch:
Designed to look like iPhone 5 USB “lightning” connector cables and adapters, the products included fake Apple logos and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) trademark icons. But the knock-off logos weren't enough of a disguise. The items stood out as counterfeits, Frank Falcon, CBP spokesman said. They were packaged for retail sale in cardboard blister packs that were sub-standard compared to Apple's trademark white packaging.
Falcon said a manufacturer in China is responsible for the shipment. He noted that while it is “difficult to deal with a manufacturer in another country,” the bust will “bring more scrutiny” to future shipments from the company.
Falcon said a manufacturer in China is responsible for the shipment. He noted that while it is “difficult to deal with a manufacturer in another country,” the bust will “bring more scrutiny” to future shipments from the company.
Source: Alaska Dispatch via iMore
Reply
