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Child's foldable scooter TriX “Three Wheels Scooter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1564/12
Summary
null Product poses a risk of injuries because:• the diameter of the handle bar ends is not sufficient and a child could fall on the handle bars puncturing abdominal organs;• the user could fall off because there is no rear brake;• there are scissor-like entrapment points.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Child's foldable scooter with two rear wheels.The front wheel has a hand activated brake mechanism.
What is the risk?
- null Product poses a risk of injuries because:• the diameter of the handle bar ends is not sufficient and a child could fall on the handle bars puncturing abdominal organs;• the user could fall off because there is no rear brake;• there are scissor-like entrapment points.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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