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Toy scooter “Rollerboard Scooter” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0028/16
Summary
null There are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause entrapment of fingers. In addition, the steering tube may easily break or disengage and cause the child to fall and suffer injuries, and the plastic handlebar ends can also be easily removed which could lead to injuries in case of a fall. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European…
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Product
Toy scooter
- Name / model
- Rollerboard Scooter · Jrl204033
- Batch number(s)
- EAN 6900012040336
- Category
- Toys
- Children's scooter in green colour, packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null There are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause entrapment of fingers. In addition, the steering tube may easily break or disengage and cause the child to fall and suffer injuries, and the plastic handlebar ends can also be easily removed which could lead to injuries in case of a fall. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2015
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