Alpha has received information that imitation soldering materials bearing the Alpha name are being sold in the China market by unauthorized manufacturers and distributors. As a result, Alpha is announcing the following alert to electronics manufacturers:   (more...)

While this chainsaw has the authentic looking "YAMAHA" branding and the Yamaha style font, it is a fake. Yamaha does not make a chainsaw, and this is not in the Yamaha product line. You are risking your safety and your life when you use untest   (more...)

There are an increasing number of counterfeit "Husqvarna" products sold online. Counterfeit goods are a global problem impacting many businesses and consumers. Chainsaws in particular are a target for illegal reproduction, and many pose a sign   (more...)

Recent reports indicate counterfeit copies of the popular (now discontinued) Hakko 936 soldering stations are appearing on internet sites and a report on Amazon Marketplace.

STIHL warns about imitations Take care: what looks like a bargain may turn out to be very expensive, as the low price of counterfeit chain saws goes hand in hand with shorter life, less power and reduced safety. However counterfeits are not always offer   (more...)