EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children’s bicycle Minnie — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1024/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- the static strength of the saddle is not sufficient; - the chainguard does not completely cover the edge of the chain and therefore clothing may get caught;- the stabilisers are too close to the vertical plane of the frame, so the bicycle can easily tip over on uneven surfaces. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
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Product
Children’s bicycle — Minnie
- Brand
- Minnie
- Name / model
- Type: BMX 12;
- Batch number(s)
- 5998230 309893
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Children's yellow bicycle decorated with bird stickers with a pair of stabilisers. The height of the saddle is adjustable and can be fixed with a screw. The bike is equipped with a front-wheel braking system and rear-wheel breaks. On the steering mechanism there is a waterproof protective coating wi
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because:- the static strength of the saddle is not sufficient; - the chainguard does not completely cover the edge of the chain and therefore clothing may get caught;- the stabilisers are too close to the vertical plane of the frame, so the bicycle can easily tip over on uneven surfaces. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
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