Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing Standards for Safety for over a century. UL evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems, with 20 billion UL Marks appearing on 72,000 manufacturers' products each year. UL's worldwide family of companies and network of service providers includes 64 laboratory, testing and certification facilities serving customers in 98 countries. For more information, visit: http://www.ul.com/newsroom. "It's understandable that consumers are focused on cost and energy savings when purchasing home appliances in today's struggling economy," says Simin Zhou, vice president and general manager, UL's Appliances, HVAC/R and Components business unit. "Energy efficiency is an important attribute, but family safety also needs to be part of the decis...

Energy Efficiency is the Top Attribute Consumers Seek When Purchasing Home Appliances but Safety Should Not Be Overlooked