Children’s bicycle 12’’ GBC
| Alert Number | 0234/09 |
| Brand | GBC |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. Nr. 4684516 |
| Published | 20 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because: - screws do not have protective elements, - the bicycle is not provided with two separate braking systems, - the effectiveness of the braking operation is not possible to regulate without tools, - the bicycle is not equipped with a complete chain-guard. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and destruction of the product by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Bicycle for young children with 12” wheels. Frame of the bicycle is marked GBC. The bicycle is made in a yellow-blue-green-black colour combination. There are two big wheels and two small supporting wheels. The components are made of metal and plastic.