Fari Electron Nightlight
Pursuant to Regulation 102 of the Electricity Regulations 1997, and acting under delegated authority of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development, pursuant to section 41 of the State Sector Act 1988,
I, Graham Boxall, being the person for the time being holding the position of Manager, Operations, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, hereby notify that the following appliance, being a nightlight as described below, is prohibited from manufacture, importation, sale or use in New Zealand.
This prohibition is to take effect on and from Monday,
16 December 2002.
Description
The appliance covered by this prohibition is a nightlight contained in a blister pack, identified on the packaging as a:
Fari Electron Nightlight.
The appliance is marked:
Long Wei 220V AC 50/60 Hz 1W
and has plug pins which can be rotated to accommodate various socket outlet configurations.
Details of Hazard
The nightlight constitutes or may constitute an electrical hazard in that it:
? uses a plug pin arrangement which is not suitable for use in New Zealand and could give rise to an electric shock hazard when used in a standard New Zealand socket outlet, due to inadequate clearance distances around the pins of the plug, or give rise to damage to socket outlet;
? has inadequate mechanical strength to prevent the dislodgement of its plug pins, thereby having the potential to leave live parts, which could give rise to an electric shock, extending from the apertures of the socket outlet into which the nightlight had been inserted;
? is marked with an operating voltage which is not compatible with the New Zealand electricity supply voltage. This is recognised by the Regulations as "unsafe".
Reasons for Prohibition
The nightlight is unsafe as determined in Regulation 76 (2) (b) and (c) and Regulation 76 (3) (a) and (f) of the Electricity Regulations 1997.
Accordingly, I issue this prohibition.
Signed this 9th day of December 2002.
GRAHAM BOXALL, Manager, Operations.