Scooter - Folded Slider

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Scooter - Folded Slider
Alert NumberA12/1303/15
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published30 October 2015

Risk Description

null The front wheel is too small and could easily get stuck in holes in the ground while a child is riding causing the child to fall and suffer injuries. In addition, the diameter of the handlebar ends is too small. If a child falls on them, this may cause injuries. The stability of the steering column is not sufficient and, under load, the steering column could bend. Finally, there are accessible gaps between moving parts and accessible sharp edges, which may cause injuries to the fingers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/07/2015

Product Description

Blue, foldable toy scooter, two wheels (diameter of the front wheel: 97.5 mm), made of metal with a friction brake on the rear wheel. The product is supplied in a green cardboard box.

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