EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children’s bicycle Polymobil “7MÉRFÖLD” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1425/16
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because it is supplied with only one rear-wheel brake. The braking distance can be too long especially on a slope. This may cause the rider to have an accident. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 8098.
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Product
Children’s bicycle — Polymobil
- Brand
- Polymobil
- Name / model
- 7MÉRFÖLD · B1201G-02 (POGYKB1201G 022016-035)
- Batch number(s)
- 5998273740813
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Children's bicycle with stabiliser wheels. The product is available in pink and blue and decorated with stickers. The bicycle is equipped with a rear-wheel brake. Size: 12"
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because it is supplied with only one rear-wheel brake. The braking distance can be too long especially on a slope. This may cause the rider to have an accident. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 8098.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/09/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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