EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Childcare articles and children's equipment
Child bicycle seat A.I.&E., BQ “Bicycle Gear, Children's front bicycle seat” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00071/20
Summary
The effectiveness and closure of the restraint system are inadequate. The child could consequently fall out of the seat when the cyclist brakes sharply or the closure might open accidentally or by the child and the child could fall. There are gaps and openings accessible. A small child may put the fingers inside and become trapped. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14344.
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Product
Child bicycle seat — A.I.&E., BQ
- Brand
- A.I.&E., BQ
- Name / model
- Bicycle Gear, Children's front bicycle seat · BG-6, Item No.14248
- Batch number(s)
- 2014107
- Barcode
- 8711252142487
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Front (C-15 type) child seat for bicycles, made from black plastic material. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The effectiveness and closure of the restraint system are inadequate. The child could consequently fall out of the seat when the cyclist brakes sharply or the closure might open accidentally or by the child and the child could fall. There are gaps and openings accessible. A small child may put the fingers inside and become trapped. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14344.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 29/04/2020
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