X-FACT / crossbike (on the packaging) children’s bicycle — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The chain-guard does not completely protect against access to the chain. A child's fingers could get trapped in the chain, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 8098.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer (28/04/2023)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (28/04/2023)
Product description
Purple and white children’s bicycle with 12 inch (30,38 cm) wheels and stabiliser wheels. Max load capacity 25 kg.
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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