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Toy scooter — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01498/21
Summary
The front wheel is too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground, and the steering tube is not sufficiently stable. This could cause the child to lose balance and fall off, leading to 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
Toy scooter
- Name / model
- Scooter · 42835868
- Category
- Toys
- Three-wheeled metal framed toy scooter with a height-adjustable steering column. The scooter is equipped with LEDs which emit light when the front wheels rotate. The product is available in different colours: blue, yellow, pink. Max. load capacity 20 kg; recommended for children over 18 months.
What is the risk?
- The front wheel is too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground, and the steering tube is not sufficiently stable. This could cause the child to lose balance and fall off, leading to 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/08/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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