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Toy scooter Vega-Impex “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1044/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because: - the metal frame of the scooter is burred and sharp in correspondance with the locking mechanism;- the minimum recess depth is not marked on the handlebar therefore the latter may slip out;- the scooter does not have a brake;- the diameter of the steering handle’s ends is too small.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Toy scooter — Vega-Impex
- Brand
- Vega-Impex
- Name / model
- Unknown · Type: MT-S0605251
- Batch number(s)
- 5998083550013
- Category
- Toys
- Blue, three-wheeled, plastic and metal scooter without brakes. The product is decorated with animal patterned stickers and a plastic basket. The height of the handlebar is adjustable. Load capacity: 45 kg (on the packaging), 25 kg (in the instruction manual)Packaging: cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because: - the metal frame of the scooter is burred and sharp in correspondance with the locking mechanism;- the minimum recess depth is not marked on the handlebar therefore the latter may slip out;- the scooter does not have a brake;- the diameter of the steering handle’s ends is too small.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/07/2013
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