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Board game SportBob “Inflatable Dart Board Game” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02394/26
Summary
The SportBob "Inflatable Dart Board Game" poses a serious fire risk due to an incorrectly rated fuse in the electric air pump, which could cause overheating and ignition if there is a fault. Additionally, the mains supply cord has excessive resistance, increasing the risk of overheating and fire; this product does not meet the Low Voltage Directive requirements.
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Product
- Inflatable dart board game with electronic air pump, balls and accessories.
- Sold online: Amazon() /
What is the risk?
- The electric air pump has an incorrectly rated fuse. Should a fault occur, the plug may overheat and catch fire. In addition, the mains supply cord has excessive resistance, which may also lead to overheating and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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