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Two- and three-wheeled scooters — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1206/14
Summary
null The products present a risk of injuries because the diameter of the front wheels is less than the minimum of 120 mm required and the diameter of the handlebar ends on both scooters is less than the 40 mm specified, which may lead to accidents.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Two- and three-wheeled scooters
- Name / model
- Scooter · Ref.N°:1) SHTY120200021742) ASZ LB-330-2
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- 1) Scooter in blue colour with two wheels and the word "SCOOTER" on the upright bar and the handlebars. There are two stickers on the item, one bearing the text "SHTY". The packaging is a cardboard box.2) Scooter in black and white with a blue deck base and two wheels at the front and one at the
What is the risk?
- null The products present a risk of injuries because the diameter of the front wheels is less than the minimum of 120 mm required and the diameter of the handlebar ends on both scooters is less than the 40 mm specified, which may lead to accidents.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2014
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