EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy bicycle “Toy bicycle.” — risk: asphyxiation, choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00432/26
Summary
The saddle stem has sharp edges which may cause cuts. The handlebar pads may disconnect during ride increasing the risk of losing balance leading to an accident. The toy has small parts (plastic screw caps) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate. The product does not…
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Product
Toy bicycle
- Name / model
- Toy bicycle. · 010772
- Barcode
- 5903631473203
- Category
- Toys
- A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.
What is the risk?
- The saddle stem has sharp edges which may cause cuts. The handlebar pads may disconnect during ride increasing the risk of losing balance leading to an accident. The toy has small parts (plastic screw caps) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/12/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 31/12/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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