Mini motorbike - Pocket-Bike XRC
Mini motorbike - Pocket-Bike XRC was recalled on 6 October 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0637/06. Injuries risk reported by Estonia. This product poses a risk of injury due to:- insufficient guarding of chain and sharp edges of chain guard; - isolated wire of stop button can contact exhaust pipe;- there are no means of signalling; - it is possible to start machinery without key by unauthorised persons; - insufficient user manual, marking and warning information.
| Alert Number | 0637/06 |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | XRC-1 * 050900008 * |
| Published | 6 October 2006 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of injury due to:- insufficient guarding of chain and sharp edges of chain guard; - isolated wire of stop button can contact exhaust pipe;- there are no means of signalling; - it is possible to start machinery without key by unauthorised persons; - insufficient user manual, marking and warning information.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary sales ban ordered by the authority pending corrective action.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Description: Blue-white pocket-bike off-road use only 49cc 2-stroke air-cooled, torque 2,4 Nm/8000 rpm, net weight 23 kg, load max. 150 kg, max. speed 55 mph (circa 90 km/h), wheels 13” tubeless, tank capacity 2,4L.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Mini motorbike - Pocket-Bike XRC.
About this risk
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
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?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.