Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 3 Sep 2026
SR/02394/26
SportBob board game stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (SportBob board game) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Inflatable dart board game with electronic air pump, balls and accessories.
- Brand
- SportBob
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Fire
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02394/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.