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Scooter Huan Qiu “Rollerboard scooter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0679/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the space between folding or sliding elements is not sufficient. If a child places his fingers in the space between the wheel and the fork they could become trapped. In addition, the scooter does not comply with the safety requirements on the mechanical properties. The diameter of the front wheel and of the handles are less than required. The product does not comply…
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Product
- Children´s folding metallic scooter with adjustable height, equipped with a braking device on the rear wheel.The product is packed in a multi-coloured cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the space between folding or sliding elements is not sufficient. If a child places his fingers in the space between the wheel and the fork they could become trapped. In addition, the scooter does not comply with the safety requirements on the mechanical properties. The diameter of the front wheel and of the handles are less than required. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/04/2013
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 18/04/2013
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