EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children’s bicycle HAUSER — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1318/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- the luggage carrier of the bike has sharp edges that can cause cuts;- the handlebar grips do not have enlarged diameter ends;- the bike is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system, increasing the braking time; - the chainguard does not completely cover the edge of the chain and clothing may get caught as a result. The product does not comply with the relevant…
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Product
Children’s bicycle — HAUSER
- Brand
- HAUSER
- Name / model
- KIWI 12"
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Silver-blue, 12” children's bicycle with metal frame, backpedal-break, mudguards, luggage carrier and support wheels. The chainguard does not completely cover the edge of the chain. The bike is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- the luggage carrier of the bike has sharp edges that can cause cuts;- the handlebar grips do not have enlarged diameter ends;- the bike is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system, increasing the braking time; - the chainguard does not completely cover the edge of the chain and clothing may get caught as a result. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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