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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

Recent Trends of Counterfeiters Peddling Unsafe Products
Eye Lighting
Manufacturer News

Recent Trends of Counterfeiters Peddling Unsafe Products

The global trade of counterfeit products is estimated to tip USD$1.77 trillion dollars in 2015, this makes...

VoltiNEWS New Zealand June
Voltimum New Zealand
Voltimum Newsletters

VoltiNEWS New Zealand June

Welcome to the June issue of VoltiNEWS New Zealand! A lot has been happening in the electrical industry, so...

Legrand Smoke Alarms: Ionisation & Photoelectric webinar
Legrand
Webinar Archive

Legrand Smoke Alarms: Ionisation & Photoelectric webinar

Company director sentenced to home detention for safety failings
Unbranded
Industry News

Company director sentenced to home detention for safety...

The Director of a house-moving company has been sentenced to four months home detention, and his company fined...

Safety with LPG Refrigerators
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Industry News

Safety with LPG Refrigerators

LPG refrigerators, including “3-way” refrigerators, are great for keeping things cool, especially in remote...

Product Recall: Acer Computer Australia Pty Limited—Linetek LS-15 power cord
Industry News

Product Recall: Acer Computer Australia Pty...

There is a product recall on the Acer Computer Australia Pty Limited—Linetek LS-15 power cord. The power...

Product recall – Kent oil fin heaters
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Industry News

Product recall – Kent oil fin heaters

The heaters may pose a safety hazard due to a fault in the spot-welded rivets, potentially causing an oil...

Canister cooker safety advisory for consumers
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Industry News

Canister cooker safety advisory for consumers

Energy Safety advises owners and users of canister, or “lunchbox”, cookers to be careful when using the...

Unauthorised electrical workers fined for unsafe work
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Industry News

Unauthorised electrical workers fined for unsafe work

The Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) has successfully taken action against another eight...

Canister cooker safety advisory for suppliers
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Industry News

Canister cooker safety advisory for suppliers

Energy Safety advises importers and sellers of canister, or “lunchbox”, cookers to ensure the product they...

VoltiNEWS New Zealand May
Voltimum New Zealand
Voltimum Newsletters

VoltiNEWS New Zealand May

Welcome to the first VoltiNEWS New Zealand! In this issue read up on all the latest manufacturer news from top...

CCCA Cites Actual Case Encounter with Counterfeit Cable Certification
Industry News

CCCA Cites Actual Case Encounter with Counterfeit Cable...

CCCA's new case study is raising the alarm again and cautioning by citing real-life failures with copper...

Product Recall: OZITO PORTABLE ELECTRIC BLOWER
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Industry News

Product Recall: OZITO PORTABLE ELECTRIC BLOWER

The impeller can break during operation and may damage the outer enclosure of the blower giving access to live...

Leading electrical web portal Voltimum, launches in New Zealand
Voltimum New Zealand
Industry News

Leading electrical web portal Voltimum, launches in New...

The world’s leading electrical portal Voltimum launched its New Zealand country website today. Voltimum was...

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum Cleaner (NV350NZ) Shark Navigator Professional Vacuum Cleaner (NV356NZ)
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Industry News

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum Cleaner (NV350NZ) Shark...

A fault that can create excessive heat in the power cord has been reported in some of these models.

Dangerous Christmas lights result in $25.5K fine
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Industry News

Dangerous Christmas lights result in $25.5K fine

Evergreen Christmas, a Christmas decoration store operating in the Hamilton Central Shopping Centre has been...

Energy safety to issue prohibition notice for Weiss heat transfer units
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Industry News

Energy safety to issue prohibition notice for Weiss heat...

Energy Safety is warning consumers who have purchased some models of Weiss Heat Transfer Units that as from...

3M™ Secure Fit™ Eyewear SF201AF-AS, Lot 14192
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Industry News

3M™ Secure Fit™ Eyewear SF201AF-AS, Lot 14192

Sold from 15 August 2014 to 31 March 2015

Product Recall: Easy Step Telescopic 4.1m Ladder
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Industry News

Product Recall: Easy Step Telescopic 4.1m Ladder

All Purchases from Easy Step Imports Ltd prior to January 2015

Two models of bathroom heater prohibited
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Industry News

Two models of bathroom heater prohibited

Energy Safety has prohibited the use and sale of two models of Goldair branded wall mounted bathroom fan...

Voltimum UK launching compliance website to address urgent issue of substandard products
Industry News

Voltimum UK launching compliance website to address urgent...

In November 2014, Voltimum set out to establish how the UK electrical industry perceives compliance, and so...

Defining Lighting Solutions for Hazardous Areas
Sammode
Manufacturer News

Defining Lighting Solutions for Hazardous Areas

Providing an effective lighting solution for hazardous areas is of critical importance to ensure safety and...

Professional LED Floodlight Solutions
Eye Lighting
Manufacturer News

Professional LED Floodlight Solutions

EYE Lighting’s professional range of LED floodlights deliver an effective solution; providing scalability...

Switch on to safety with new antimicrobial electrical accessories
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Switch on to safety with new antimicrobial electrical...

Legrand has launched its Excel Life Medical Range, featuring superior antimicrobial technology which enables...