Obama cracks down on counterfeit consumer electronics

The Obama administration is cracking down on the import and distribution of counterfeit consumer electronics that could present health risks to consumers, including by overheating and igniting.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Justice will work together to implement Operation Surge Protector. ICE said the effort will focus on counterfeit consumer electronic goods like digital media devices, power adapters and goods that use lithium ion batteries.