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Toy scooter Smiki “Hulajnoga 3-kolowa” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01166/21
Summary
There are accessible gaps between moving parts of the scooter's handlebar. Consequently a finger of the child may become trapped and injured.The wheels are too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground. Additionally, the scooter's frame lacks the mark indicating the minimal insertion depth of the handlebar, which might be insufficiently inserted and detach while the child is riding the scooter. In both cases…
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Product
- Black and blue scooter with two wheels at the front, and one wheel at the back.
- Recall information: https://smykgroup.com/pl/ogloszenie-hulajnogi/
What is the risk?
- There are accessible gaps between moving parts of the scooter's handlebar. Consequently a finger of the child may become trapped and injured.The wheels are too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground. Additionally, the scooter's frame lacks the mark indicating the minimal insertion depth of the handlebar, which might be insufficiently inserted and detach while the child is riding the scooter. In both cases, the child to loose balance and fall off, leading to injuries. 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/03/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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