EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children’s bicycle Mexller “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1761/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- certain sharp edges on the bicycle are unprotected. These could cause injuries during normal riding, handling and maintenance.- The cable end caps do not withstand a required removal force; their removal could result in injury of a child.- The bicycle is not equipped with a chain-guard that fully shields the chain, which might lead to constriction of the child's…
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Product
Children’s bicycle — Mexller
- Brand
- Mexller
- Name / model
- Unknown · BMX 12“, FUCC 10052715
- Batch number(s)
- FUCC 10052715
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Bicycle for young children in blue-silver colours equipped with a basket and bell in the front.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- certain sharp edges on the bicycle are unprotected. These could cause injuries during normal riding, handling and maintenance.- The cable end caps do not withstand a required removal force; their removal could result in injury of a child.- 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.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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