EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Bicycle for young children "Daisy – Mali" Probike — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0638/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries as the bike is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system. It has only a back pedal brake, which increases the braking time. In addition the chain guard does not completely cover the outer edge of the chain meaning that clothing may get caught.
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Product
Bicycle for young children "Daisy – Mali" — Probike
- Brand
- Probike
- Name / model
- MA10001343
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Pink and white young children’s bicycle with a pair of support wheels. Height of adjustable saddle: 435-635 mm.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries as the bike is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system. It has only a back pedal brake, which increases the braking time. In addition the chain guard does not completely cover the outer edge of the chain meaning that clothing may get caught.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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