EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children’s bicycle Classic bicycle “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1728/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- certain sharp edges on the bicycle are not protected. These could cause injuries during normal riding, handling and maintenance.- The cable caps do not withstand the required removal force; their removal could result in the injury of the child.- The handlebar grips do not have sufficiently enlarged and covered ends.- The bicycle is not equipped with a chain-guard…
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Product
Children’s bicycle — Classic bicycle
- Brand
- Classic bicycle
- Name / model
- Unknown · HP SUPER STAR 1818
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Bicycle for young children in grey-blue colours, equipped with two stabilizer wheels and a yellow plastic mirror on the handlebars. The bicycle is equipped with two independent, hand-operated brake systems operating on the front wheel and on the rear wheel. Marking on various parts of bicycle – "LM
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- certain sharp edges on the bicycle are not protected. These could cause injuries during normal riding, handling and maintenance.- The cable caps do not withstand the required removal force; their removal could result in the injury of the child.- The handlebar grips do not have sufficiently enlarged and covered ends.- The bicycle is not equipped with a chain-guard that fully shields the chain, which might lead to constriction of the child's fingers while playing with the chain-guard.In addition, the manufacturer’s instructions do not contain all necessary safety warnings and the user´s manual is missing.The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14765.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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