> This one bit me recently when I bought a package of budget light fixtures (in Canada, from amazon.ca) and then my licensed electrician informed me that he wouldn't be able to install them as they didn't have a CE mark.

The CE mark signifies compliance with European Union standards and regulations. Why would you expect Amazon Canada to care about that?

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mikepurvis 2 hours ago | parent [-]

Yes, sorry, I've updated my comment; the fixture actually does have CE, it's CSA/UL that were missing. My apologies.

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mindslight an hour ago | parent [-]

IIUC Chinese manufacturers often put the "CE" mark on things that haven't been certified, and rationalize it as the mark meaning "China Export"

I have never heard of a case of a homeowner's insurance claim being denied based on imrpoper DIY work. One of the main points of insurance is to protect you against your own negligence.

Still, I would make the same decision and steer clear of such lighting fixtures!

	▲	mikepurvis 14 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		The replacement ones that the electrician selected were only slightly more expensive and I was able to clean up the look of them with 3d printed shrouds: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7165347