EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children’s bicycle Mali — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0833/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- it is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system.- the chain-guard does not completely cover the edge of the chain, meaning clothing could become entangled. - the diameter of the handlebar ends is less than required, so the user's hands could slip off, reducing control. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
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Product
Children’s bicycle — Mali
- Brand
- Mali
- Name / model
- Model: WOLF MALI-11-FWOL 16
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Child's 16” white bicycle with grey and black marking and a pair of support wheels. Height of the adjustable saddle: 435-635 mm. Length of the product: 1100 mm. Height of the handlebar: 690 mm Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- it is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system.- the chain-guard does not completely cover the edge of the chain, meaning clothing could become entangled. - the diameter of the handlebar ends is less than required, so the user's hands could slip off, reducing control. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
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