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Toy scooter UM “120MM SCOOTERS” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00069/23
Summary
The fixing of the steering tube is not sufficiently stable. The steering column may slide down during use. This could cause the child to lose balance and fall off, leading to injuries. In addition, the fixing holes of the steering tube are larger than 5 mm. A child can stick its a finger in it and become injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European…
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Product
- Black and red metal scooter for children. Maximum permitted load 50 kg.
- Recall information: https://tesco.hu/cikkek/cikk/termekvisszahivas-roller-gyerek/732
What is the risk?
- The fixing of the steering tube is not sufficiently stable. The steering column may slide down during use. This could cause the child to lose balance and fall off, leading to injuries. In addition, the fixing holes of the steering tube are larger than 5 mm. A child can stick its a finger in it and become injured. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/05/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/05/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/05/2023
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