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Electric ride-on car “Mercedes” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0016/18
Summary
The rear motors overheat and lead to a risk of burns.The electrical insulation of the battery is inadequate. The child can receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
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Product
Electric ride-on car
- Name / model
- Mercedes · SX1538
- Category
- Toys
- Toy electric car for children from age 3 +, white colour. The toy is a replica of a Mercedes car. It includes a 12V battery and is sold with a remote control.
What is the risk?
- The rear motors overheat and lead to a risk of burns.The electrical insulation of the battery is inadequate. The child can receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/09/2017
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