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Scooter toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/01498/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesNov 5, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Scooter toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/01498/21)
Photo from the official notice: Scooter toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/01498/21)
Photo from the official notice: Scooter toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/01498/21)
Photo from the official notice: Scooter toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/01498/21)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The front wheel is too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground, and the steering tube is not sufficiently stable. This could cause the child to lose 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

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (09/08/2021)

Product description

Three-wheeled metal framed toy scooter with a height-adjustable steering column. The scooter is equipped with LEDs which emit light when the front wheels rotate. The product is available in different colours: blue, yellow, pink. Max. load capacity 20 kg; recommended for children over 18 months.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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