EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Ride-on toy Metalcar “ráülős játék” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0098/18
Summary
There are accessible gaps between the folding seat and the frame of the vehicle. The fingers can be trapped between the gaps, causing injuries.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
- Four-wheeled, plastic ride-on toy (motorcycle) with flip-up seat, intended for children 12-36 months. Load capacity: less than 20 kg.
What is the risk?
- There are accessible gaps between the folding seat and the frame of the vehicle. The fingers can be trapped between the gaps, causing injuries.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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/04/2018
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