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Toy scooter Hudora “Joey” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1301/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the folding mechanism and the fastening structure of the scooter are not sufficiently strong and thus they can easily break. This could result in the steering column falling. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Folding, black, three-wheeled, plastic and metal scooter with friction brake on the rear wheel. The height of the handlebar is not adjustable. The maximum load capacity is 50 kg and it is packed in a blue cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the folding mechanism and the fastening structure of the scooter are not sufficiently strong and thus they can easily break. This could result in the steering column falling. The product does not comply with 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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/06/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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