Games console

Requirements breached

The pins of the plug adapter are too small. The UK earth pin makes it hard to insert the plug adapter in Swedish socket outlets. The plug adapter can become partly disconnected due to external influence. These defects can all result in a bad connection and heat production. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.

Measures taken

1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 29 January 2014

Product

Description

Games console supplied with a power supply ("AC Adapter") and a white “schuko” to UK plug adapter. The plug adapter was not manufactured by or for Nintendo but by an unknown third party and was included in the packaging of the affected products without Nintendo's knowledge or consent when they were

Brand

Nintendo

Model / type

Plug adapter: PC 9906Power supply: WUP-002(UKV), TDFA27C06, WUF-A-ADTY-UKV-COPower supply: WUP-011(UKV), MMFA01R01, WUP-A-ADMM-UKV-PO

Batch

Only products sold in 2013 with one of the above-mentioned power supplies and the above-mentioned plug adapter are affected.