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Children's scooter ARCORE “Childrens scooter Arcore Triscot” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01714/24
Summary
The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 110 mm). When a child rides a scooter on an uneven surface, the wheel can get stuck in a pit and the child may fall, suffering injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Children's scooter composed of a chassis with wheels and a rudder. Sold in different colours (e.g. pink, green).
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 110 mm). When a child rides a scooter on an uneven surface, the wheel can get stuck in a pit and the child may fall, suffering injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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