EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Toy scooter — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03503/24
Summary
The steering tube fixing mechanism is not sufficiently stable. The wheels are too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground. These 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy scooter
- Name / model
- 400577
- Barcode
- 8000004005775
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Blue and white three-wheeled toy scooter with height-adjustable handlebars.
What is the risk?
- The steering tube fixing mechanism is not sufficiently stable. The wheels are too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground. These 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/11/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/11/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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