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Fire, Injuries Machinery Serious risk

was recalled on 26 May 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0280/06. Fire, Injuries risk reported by Spain. The use of the product is extremely dangerous posing a risk of injury for the rider or other persons in the vicinity of the product.

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Alert Number0280/06
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeFire, Injuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published26 May 2006

Risk Description

The use of the product is extremely dangerous posing a risk of injury for the rider or other persons in the vicinity of the product. The product is not in compliance with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards:-there are sharp edges all over the bike;-the guards over the moving and hot parts are insufficient, posing a risk that the rider will come into contact with these parts; the material of the guard poses an additional risk of cutting the rider;-there is a danger that the rider will burn his/her foot if it comes into contact with the exhaust manifold at temperatures above 140°C;-there is a danger that the rider’s hands will get trapped since the handlebars have no steering stop;-the end of the petrol pipe passes over the engine without any protection posing a risk of overheating, which may cause a fire;the pipe is non-standardised for carrying petrol, which means there is a danger that petrol will leak onto the hot areas;-the design of the brake calliper prevents the engine from functioning properly by obstructing the gear;if the gear is forced the disc becomes red and deformed within a few meters and temperature of a touchable surfaces reaches 200 °C;-the levers have little mechanical resistance and the cables get stuck when the handlebars are turned; there is no steering stop;-the materials have low mechanical resistance and the means of signalling are not long-lasting;- the noise level is excessive;-the warning information is incomplete and not given in Spanish, there is nor Spanish instruction manual, neither necessary markings.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

mini motorbikes “Dirt Bike” Type/number of model: Minimotard 116.

🔥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a fire, injuries hazard related to .

About this risk

This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.

Recommended action

Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.

Who is at risk?

All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.

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