Media Releases
Electrical appliance importer fined for breaching safety rules
[ Published 24 September 2009 ]
Feng Bao International Trading Limited, an electrical appliance importer and wholesaler, pleaded guilty and was convicted in the Manukau District Court yesterday for breaching the Electricity Regulations and fined $1,050 and $130 costs.
Trade Me member pleads guilty to breaching safety rules
[ Published 18 September 2009 ]
A member of on-line auction site, Trade Me, has pleaded guilty, and has been convicted in the Palmerston North District Court, for breaching the Electricity Regulations and fined $500 and $280 costs.
Christmas gift store prosecuted for breaching safety rules
[ Published 03 September 2009 ]
Imports Direct Ltd, a company that imports a range of products, pleaded guilty to breaching the Electricity Regulations in the North Shore District Court on 2 September 2009 and was convicted and fined $600 and $130 costs.
Retailer fined for breaching electrical appliance safety rules
[ Published 24 July 2009 ]
A bargain store in Panmure was convicted and fined $1,500, and $330 legal costs, for breaching the Electricity Regulations.
Christmas decoration business breaches Electricity Regulations
[ Published 26 March 2009 ]
A specialist Christmas decoration business was convicted in the Manukau District Court on 24 March 2009, for breaching the Electricity Regulations. It had been selling Christmas lights without first making sure they complied with the regulations.
What to look out for when buying Christmas lights
[ Published 11 December 2008 ]
Energy Safety has some safety tips for consumers on what to look for when buying and using Christmas lights, so everyone has a safe and happy festive season. While most lights on sale are safe, there are a few tell tale signs to look for on those that ar
Mitre 10 store convicted for breaching Electricity Regulations
[ Published 22 October 2008 ]
A Mitre 10 Mega store was convicted in the Waitakere District Court on 20 October 2008, for breaching the Electricity Regulations, by selling a high risk product without first establishing its electrical safety.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are an efficient, safe option
[ Published 18 August 2008 ]
Energy Safety said today that it has no concerns over the safety of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
Company prosecuted for attempting to sell unsafe Christmas lights
[ Published 31 July 2008 ]
A wholesale company, who attempted to sell unsafe banned Christmas lights, has been convicted for breaching Electricity Regulations in the Auckland District Court.
Keeping safe with Electricity this winter
[ Published 30 June 2008 ]
Many of us may be doing work around our homes on the days when the weather is not too cold and wintery.
Keeping safe with gas this winter
[ Published 20 June 2008 ]
Advice to have your gas appliances serviced and checked
Archived Media Releases (2000-2007)
Early Energy Safety media releases are accessible from our archives.
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