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Toy scooter — risk: injuries, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03047/24
Summary
The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 116 mm). When a child rides a scooter on an uneven surface, the wheel can get stuck in a pit and the child may fall, suffering injuries. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Toy scooter
- Name / model
- ScooTer · SY-S424
- Barcode
- 5903940013015
- Category
- Toys
- A three-wheeled scooter.
What is the risk?
- The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 116 mm). When a child rides a scooter on an uneven surface, the wheel can get stuck in a pit and the child may fall, suffering injuries. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2024
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