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Update to our product safety information
We don’t want Trade Me to be the place where unsafe items are sold. If you are contemplating buying or selling on the site, we urge you to take a look at the updated information discussed below.
Following on from last month’s tweaks to the rules around selling ladders, we’ve also updated the information about several other items on our banned & restricted items list. This includes guidelines around buying and selling electrical items.
I’m a seller: what do I need to know?
Before listing an item, you should familiarise yourself with the updated information in the following sections and be certain your items toe the line:
- Electrical items
- Gas appliances
- Chainsaws
- Cots
- Hazardous substances
I'm a buyer: what do I need to know?
You should also take the time to check the information on the banned & restricted items list, and report any listing that raises concerns. If you’re looking to buy an electrical item, we recommend you have a read of this helpful guide for buyers.