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Balance board stand - Wii Balance Board Stand

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Balance board stand - Wii Balance Board Stand was recalled on 3 December 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1792/10. Electric shock risk reported by United Kingdom. The power supply poses a risk of electric shock because the connection to the live and neutral pins of the plug is made purely by solder.

Photo of recalled product: Balance board stand - Wii Balance Board Stand
Alert Number1792/10
BrandBlue Ocean
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel number is BOA025. UK.RB. Barcode - 4020628997304.
Published3 December 2010

Risk Description

The power supply poses a risk of electric shock because the connection to the live and neutral pins of the plug is made purely by solder. In the event of the solder failing on one of the pins a short circuit could occur. There is excess wire on the low voltage side of the transformer; if one of these wires were to become loose they could touch the input side of the board. In addition, the transformer does not provide sufficient insulation between the primary and secondary circuits. The plug face and pin sizes are considered to be too small. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and with the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Balance board stand which includes a power supply. The risk is posed by the power supply only.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Balance board stand - Wii Balance Board Stand.

About this risk

This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.

Recommended action

Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.

Who is at risk?

Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

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