FM Approvals has been made aware of a falsified FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance (CoC).  Figure 1 shows an image of the falsified CoC reportedly provided for a non-FM Approved Model FL-60EX forklift.  The falsified CoC lists the purchaser’s name in the “Prepared For” section.

Buffalo Forklift LLC has no relationship with FM Approvals.    

Company Identity:    Buffalo Forklift LLC

Address:                    4624 Goodrich Road

                Clarence, NY 14031

Product Identity:      FL-60EX Forklift

FM Approval Status:  Not FM Approved.

Hazard Involved:  Model “FL-60EX” referenced in Figure 1 has never been available as FM Approved.  Use of products that falsely claim FM Approval may present a property risk for the user.