An extension of the Banach-Mackey theorem is used to prove a theorem about countable families of closed balanced convex sets that cover a product of linear topological spaces. This theorem clarifies proofs that certain Baire-type properties, including the unordered Baire-like property, are preserved under products. A modification of the theorem is used to show that a property involving the bounded-absorbing sequences of DeWilde and Houet is also productive. Finally, a question is posed about balanced absorbing sets relating to products of linear Baire spaces.
1980 Mathematics subject classification (Amer. Math. Soc.): 46 A 99.
