21st Scooter
21st Scooter was recalled on 27 November 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01628/20. Entrapment, Injuries, Suffocation risk reported by United Kingdom. During the folding procedure of the product, a child may introduce a limb or part of the body in the opening.
| Alert Number | A12/01628/20 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 27 November 2020 |
Risk Description
During the folding procedure of the product, a child may introduce a limb or part of the body in the opening. Consequently, the child will be trapped, or have a limb or part of the body crushed. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 28/08/2020
Product Description
Black and pink folding scooter with two wheels at the front, and one wheel at the back, with an image of a brown teddy bear against a blue background on the front. The product is also sold online.
🔒 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, suffocation hazard related to 21st Scooter.
About this risk
This product has gaps, openings, or moving parts where fingers, limbs, or a child's head can become trapped.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. If someone is trapped, do not force the body part free — call emergency services if needed. Contact the retailer for a return.
Who is at risk?
Young children are most at risk of entrapment injuries.