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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Showing 1 response by rbstehno

Erichsch- you better check your info again.  If you install a wood stove and don’t get it inspected for example, insurance won’t cover a fire that was caused by the wood stove. If you had an electrician put in a 14 gauge wire with a 20 amp breaker and don’t get it inspected, insurance won’t cover a fire that was caused by that. I have asked these 2 questions to a few insurance agents and that’s the reply I got. I was involved in a 200 house fire 40 years ago and went thru the mess of getting insurance to pay for things. Ever since then, anything I wanted to add to an existing house like wood stove, dedicated lines, etc.. I always asked if insurance would cover the modification