EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Mini motorcycle — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0009/18
Summary
The prop stand can touch the ground during riding. There is no speed limiting device and the steering system is inadequate. This can cause the rider to lose control over the motorcycle and fall.In addition, there are sharp edges and angles on the fixing point of the prop stand and at the footrests and hot touchable surfaces.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Mini motorcycle
- Name / model
- 49cc
- Batch number(s)
- Serial or type identification: HB-PSB01, serial number: L85DR2FA5H1007176, serial number of the motor: 44F-6WLT2017020204
- Category
- Machinery
- Mini motorbike with plastic fairings.
What is the risk?
- The prop stand can touch the ground during riding. There is no speed limiting device and the steering system is inadequate. This can cause the rider to lose control over the motorcycle and fall.In addition, there are sharp edges and angles on the fixing point of the prop stand and at the footrests and hot touchable surfaces.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16029.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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