People are being warned to be cautious when buying Christmas lights online after two Trade Me sellers were fined for breaking the rules on supplying electrical products.
Energy Safety spokesman Richard Lamb said non-compliant lights were often made with inadequate electrical insulation and posed a significant risk.
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