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Gravity ride “Gravity ride Blue” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01827/20
Summary
The decorative mounting hole of the steering wheel cover can easily detach. The accessible metal bolt head edges are sharp edges with blades that can injure the child. 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
Gravity ride
- Name / model
- Gravity ride Blue · 9168
- Barcode
- 5902802913715
- Category
- Toys
- Blue, grey opaque rigid plastic vehicle with polyurethane shining wheels. Wheel bearings, steering axle and fastener (bolts) in metal. The metal axle of the steering wheel is protected with soft foam. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The decorative mounting hole of the steering wheel cover can easily detach. The accessible metal bolt head edges are sharp edges with blades that can injure the child. 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: 25/11/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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