EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Hobby/sports equipment
Children's bicycle Bimbo “BIKE” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00053/25
Summary
The handlebar can move in relation to the steering fork. Moreover, the assembly of the handlebar and its stem can fracture. Additionally, the fork tube of the front fork can crack. Moreover, the saddle cover can separate from the wire base. These defects could lead to injuries for a child riding the bicycle. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Children's bicycle — Bimbo
- Brand
- Bimbo
- Name / model
- BIKE · 164R-05BO
- Barcode
- 8052194773248
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- White bicycle with two wheels, 16 inches and two training wheels. The children's bicycle has two brake levers.
What is the risk?
- The handlebar can move in relation to the steering fork. Moreover, the assembly of the handlebar and its stem can fracture. Additionally, the fork tube of the front fork can crack. Moreover, the saddle cover can separate from the wire base. These defects could lead to injuries for a child riding the bicycle. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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