A bike safety seat graphite
A bike safety seat graphite was recalled on 19 June 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00072/20. Entrapment, Injuries risk reported by Latvia. There are small gaps and openings at the seat plate, foothold and outside of the shell.
| Alert Number | INFO/00072/20 |
| Brand | BQ |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | BQ-8, 00001623 |
| Published | 19 June 2020 |
Risk Description
There are small gaps and openings at the seat plate, foothold and outside of the shell. A small child may put the fingers inside and become trapped.The fixing screw heads may crack in case of impacts. The seat can consequently become loose, causing the cyclist to lose balance and fall with the bike and child. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14344.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Black and yellow A 22-type (9-22 kg & rear seat) child seat for bicycles.
🔒 ⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries hazard related to A bike safety seat graphite.
About this risk
Entrapment: This product has gaps, openings, or moving parts where fingers, limbs, or a child's head can become trapped. Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Entrapment: 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. Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
Young children are most at risk of entrapment injuries. All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.