Product review (5 stars): Appears to be the real deal and not a cheap knock-off.
This element appears to be the real deal. It has "FPS" stamped into the metal as well as the part number. I bought this to replace a $20 OEM-like heating element I bought here on Amazon that lasted only 5 months (You can find my 1-star review here somewhere). Comparing this element to the failed aftermarket OEM-like part, the difference is apparent. I'm not anticipating a premature failure of THIS part, but if it does, I'll be sure to update this review.