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Balance bicycle Martes essentials “Run Bike” — risk: entrapment, injuries, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01889/26
Summary
The bicycle has gaps between elements of the wheels and the fork, which may cause feet entrapment and injuries. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child places it over the head, 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Balance bicycle — Martes essentials
- Brand
- Martes essentials
- Name / model
- Run Bike · Beans Run Bike II (BIKE025)
- Batch number(s)
- JO.220.11
- Barcode
- 5902786431717
- Category
- Toys
- Balance bicycle, intended for children of minimum age: 2 years and maximum weight: 50 kg.
What is the risk?
- The bicycle has gaps between elements of the wheels and the fork, which may cause feet entrapment and injuries. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child places it over the head, 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2026
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