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Toy scooter JD BUG “Baby Scooter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1137/15
Summary
null The steering tube can easily break while a child is riding, which may cause injuries in the event of a fall. Also, the broken steering tube may expose the child to sharp points causing injuries.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
- Aluminium toy scooter supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The steering tube can easily break while a child is riding, which may cause injuries in the event of a fall. Also, the broken steering tube may expose the child to sharp points causing injuries.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2015
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