EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Mini Motorbike Husqvarna, KTM “KTM 50 SX and Husqvarna TC 50” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0403/17
Summary
null The drive chain connecting link might fail and as a consequence the chain can break, leading to injury of the user. Furthermore, there is a risk the user may fall which, at the speeds expected of these vehicles, could lead to severe injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Mini Motorbike — Husqvarna, KTM
- Brand
- Husqvarna, KTM
- Name / model
- KTM 50 SX and Husqvarna TC 50 · Husqvarna TC 50 model year 2017 , KTM 50 SX model year 2017
- Category
- Machinery
- Mini motorbike (minibike) for children and young people, not intended for road transport.
What is the risk?
- null The drive chain connecting link might fail and as a consequence the chain can break, leading to injury of the user. Furthermore, there is a risk the user may fall which, at the speeds expected of these vehicles, could lead to severe injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): The products have not yet been sold to end consumers. The manufacturer has instructed its sales subs
- Date of entry into force: 27/02/2017
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