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Tricycle Mrowiec Toys “háromkerekű bicikli / Trikolka” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0092/18
Summary
There are accessible gaps between the mudguard and the front wheel of the tricycle. A child could put the fingers in them and get trapped. The tricycle is not stable enough. When using it on uneven ground, it could easily overturn causing injuries to the child.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Tricycle — Mrowiec Toys
- Brand
- Mrowiec Toys
- Name / model
- háromkerekű bicikli / Trikolka · Junior
- Batch number(s)
- 5908258103625
- Category
- Toys
- Tricycle with blue plastic frame, first basket, parental steering and plastic footrest. The basket includes a shovel and a rake. For children up to 3 years old. The product is sold without packaging.
What is the risk?
- There are accessible gaps between the mudguard and the front wheel of the tricycle. A child could put the fingers in them and get trapped. The tricycle is not stable enough. When using it on uneven ground, it could easily overturn causing injuries to the child.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/07/2018
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