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Flower - Classic children’s bicycle — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 14, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Flower - Classic children’s bicycle — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Flower - Classic children’s bicycle — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Flower - Classic children’s bicycle — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The stabiliser wheels are too close to the frame and can easily bend, which may cause imbalance and the children may fall.In addition the product poses a risk of injuries because:- the steering-wheel's welding has sharp edges;- the chain is not sufficiently covered: clothes may get caught and suddenly block the bicycle;- the saddle is not sufficiently strong.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (13/09/2013)

Product description

Pink and white young children’s bicycle decorated with ladybirds and flowers. The bicycle is equipped with stabiliser wheels. Product dimensions: seat height: 500 - 565 mm; wheelbase: 595 mm; wheel size: 12x2, 4". Weight of the product: 7 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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