EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Children's scooter with a removable seat “Scooter 3 in 1” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00358/21
Summary
The locking device does not work properly. The toy pushchair could consequently collapse during use causing the fingers of a child to be crushed. Sharp edges on the locking device could cause cuts as well. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Children's scooter with a removable seat
- Name / model
- Scooter 3 in 1 · N0. 740
- Category
- Toys
- Scooter in blue with three plastic wheels, height-adjustable metal steering tube, foot brake-mudguard, removable padded seat and bug-shaped basket, feature 'Lean to Teer' turning mechanism. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The locking device does not work properly. The toy pushchair could consequently collapse during use causing the fingers of a child to be crushed. Sharp edges on the locking device could cause cuts as well. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/02/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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