| Alert Number | 0544/06 |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 25 August 2006 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of injury because:- there is no second breaking system;- there is no safety guard set on the chain;- contrary to requirements, space between stabilizer and rear wheel is less then 175mm;- metal elements all over the frame have sharp and abrasive edges;- contrary to requirements, protrusion of the screws fastening the mudguard on the front wheel and the ends of the break holders is more then 8cm long;- fastening screws are not rounded at the ends.In addition, concentration of the lead and chromium in the orange paint is higher then limits laid down in European Standard EN 71-3 and the product thereby poses a chemical risk.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): This product does not comply with the European Standards EN 71-3 and EN 14765. Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and press release ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Bicycle for children âBMX12â (no specified age group)Type/model: Unknown.