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18 February 2005: Notice of Prohibition of the Importation, Sale or Use of a "26 Watt Fluorescent Work Light"

[ Last Updated 2 July 2007 ]


The 26 watt Fluorescent Work Light has an enclosure constructed of two red plastic moulded halves held together by 6 screws.

The top half of the enclosure contains two 13 W PL type fluorescent lamps, which are covered by a clear plastic clip-on lens at the front. The lower half of the enclosure is the handle, which includes two black rocker switches on the rear and a 3 pin socket-outlet on the heel of the enclosure together with the supply cord entry.

The work light is provided with adjustable hooks top and bottom and a magnetic clip, to allow the option of other than handheld.

The work light is identified by the marking "26 watt Fluorescent Work Light 240V, 50Hz, AC.13amps"

Approximate overall dimensions (mm):- 370 H X 100 W X 80 D.

The front of the 26 watt Fluorescent Work Light packaging is marked with "26 watt Fluorescent Work Light", "25-foot, 16 gauge cord",

  • "Two twin 13 Watt fluorescent lamps",
  • "Individual on/off switch for each lamp",
  • "Adjustable magnet",
  • "Grounded outlet in handle",
  • "240V 60Hz 13amps 16guage" and
  • "CE approved"

The supply plug is an approved two pin, flat pin, insulated pin 10 A plug, and an approved 2 0.75 mm² core supply cord compatible with the New Zealand plug/socket system.

A sample of the with "26 watt Fluorescent Work Light" was obtained from a "Trade Tools Ltd, Penrose, Auckland", although the with "26 watt Fluorescent Work Light" may also be available elsewhere in New Zealand.


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