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Toy scooter “Scooter BOY” — risk: injuries, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00025/25
Summary
The steering tubes are not resistant to load and can easily collapse during use, causing a child to fall off the scooter and suffer injuries. Moreover, the scooter is not equipped with a braking system., causing a problematic speed reduction, which may lead to accidents. Furthermore, the diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 110 mm), which can lead the scooter's wheel to become…
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Product
Toy scooter
- Name / model
- Scooter BOY · 3712
- Barcode
- 5904996082369
- Category
- Toys
- Three-wheeled toy scooter for children older than 36 months and weighing more than 20 kg.
What is the risk?
- The steering tubes are not resistant to load and can easily collapse during use, causing a child to fall off the scooter and suffer injuries. Moreover, the scooter is not equipped with a braking system., causing a problematic speed reduction, which may lead to accidents. Furthermore, the diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small (measured value: 110 mm), which can lead the scooter's wheel to become stuck on an uneven surface and the child falling, suffering injuries. Additionally, the plastic 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 and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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