Reasons for Prohibition
The work light does not meet the safety requirements of Electricity Regulation 69, in that:
- The lack of earth continuity in the Work Light socket-outlet means that appliances supplied through this adaptor will have "it’s unearthed conductive parts separated from live parts only by basic insulation" (76A (1) (c)); and
- The work light supply cord conductors have an inadequate cross sectional area for the rated output of the Work Light socket-outlet, this constitutes a hazard in that in normal use, or in the event of abnormal operation, it may functions unsafely so as to cause danger to persons, property, or animals” (76A (1) (a)).
Accordingly, I issue this prohibition.
Signed this 18th day of February 2005.
Graham Boxall
Manager, Operations
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
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