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Children's foldable scooter “Folded slider” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0711/14
Summary
null The diameter of the wheel and the fork is not sufficient and a finger could be inserted, causing the risk of injury, and the steering tubes can break easily, leading to an accident. In addition, the diameter of the packaging bag is too large and could cover the mouth, nose or head of a child causing suffocation. Warnings and information for users are insufficient. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety…
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Product
Children's foldable scooter
- Name / model
- Folded slider · Folded slider 9012UNH0053/14;14025408-001
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 2012223013017
- Category
- Toys
- Metal scooter, chrome-coloured, with folding mechanism.
What is the risk?
- null The diameter of the wheel and the fork is not sufficient and a finger could be inserted, causing the risk of injury, and the steering tubes can break easily, leading to an accident. In addition, the diameter of the packaging bag is too large and could cover the mouth, nose or head of a child causing suffocation. Warnings and information for users are insufficient. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 11/03/2014
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