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Details of Hazard


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

[ Last Updated 25 May 2006 ]


The appliance constitutes or may constitute an electrical hazard in that:

  • The work light socket-outlet is not Earthed. This may constitute an electric shock hazard to the user if connecting a Class I appliance to the socket-outlet in the event of an insulation failure; and
  • The work light supply cord conductors have an inadequate cross sectional area for the rated output of the Work Light socket-outlet, this may constitute a fire or an electric shock hazard if fully loaded for extended periods of time.

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