EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Toy scooter Biltema “Kickboard” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0105/15
Summary
null The toy scooter is not stable, a child could lose the balance, fall and suffer injuries. In addition, the steering tube may collapse or be pulled off from the scooter. This could cause a child to fall.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
- Toy scooter with a plastic basket attached to the steering tube. The product is supplied in a cardboard box with a plastic handle.
What is the risk?
- null The toy scooter is not stable, a child could lose the balance, fall and suffer injuries. In addition, the steering tube may collapse or be pulled off from the scooter. This could cause a child to fall.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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/10/2015
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