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Toy scooter — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1144/15
Summary
null The front wheel is too small: it can easily get stuck in holes in the ground while a child is riding. This may cause the child to fall and suffer injuries. The handle bar ends are too small. If a child falls on them, this may cause injuries due to puncture in the abdomen. In addition, the product contains insufficient warnings and information for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
Toy scooter
- Name / model
- Scooter · ST327
- Batch number(s)
- 392870003278
- Category
- Toys
- Blue toy scooter with 2 wheels, supplied in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The front wheel is too small: it can easily get stuck in holes in the ground while a child is riding. This may cause the child to fall and suffer injuries. The handle bar ends are too small. If a child falls on them, this may cause injuries due to puncture in the abdomen. In addition, the product contains insufficient warnings and information for users. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/07/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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