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Shoppers hoping to light up their Christmas are being warned to watch out for shonky and potentially dangerous Christmas light sets which were being sold through discount and low-price chain stores.
The lights have been ordered off the shelves, but there is concern some may still be about.
Associate Energy Minister, Harry Duynhoven, said the lights did not meet New Zealand safety codes and could cause an electric shock.
The low cost lights were commonly sold in unmarked plastic bags or boxes labelled "Christmas Tree Lights", or "Decorative Lighting".
- NEWSTALK ZB
