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Toy kick scooter Mrowiec Toys “Hulajnoga krokodyl” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0542/18
Summary
The handlebar of the kick scooter may break, leaving sharp edges accessible. A child riding the scooter might lose balance and fall to the ground or fall on the sharp edges of the broken handlebar, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy kick scooter — Mrowiec Toys
- Brand
- Mrowiec Toys
- Name / model
- Hulajnoga krokodyl
- Batch number(s)
- 5908258103656Placed on the market between 13.10.2017 and 17.02.2018.
- Category
- Toys
- Crocodile-shaped plastic kick scooter, for children weighing less than 20 kg. Packaged in plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The handlebar of the kick scooter may break, leaving sharp edges accessible. A child riding the scooter might lose balance and fall to the ground or fall on the sharp edges of the broken handlebar, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2018
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