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Are aftermarket power cords required to be UL / CE approved?

Lots of folks are making and selling aftermarket power cords. In the US are these cords required to be UL or CE approved?

 Wondering about the ramifications of using unapproved cords. Am I liable if someone gets shocked, could my home owners policy deny a claim if they determine a non approved cord started a fire?
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cleeds
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So of course everyone gets their panties in a bunch over electricity.
You wear panties?
A simple amp mod question a while back generated:
1. You’ll kill yourself
2. Even if you unplug it (!)
Sorry, but you don't know what you're talking about. Components that are unplugged can still contain lethal voltages. That's especially true of amplifiers, but can also be true of things such as preamplifiers.
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