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Toy scooter Kidwell “Kick scooter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00623/25
Summary
The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 119 mm), which can lead the scooter's wheel to become stuck on an uneven surface and the child falling, suffering injuries. Moreover, the steering tubes are not resistant to load and may collapse during a ride. A child may fall off the scooter and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
- A toy scooter intended for children over 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 119 mm), which can lead the scooter's wheel to become stuck on an uneven surface and the child falling, suffering injuries. Moreover, the steering tubes are not resistant to load and may collapse during a ride. A child may fall off the scooter and suffer injuries. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2024
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