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SCOOTER toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/1456/18)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesOct 5, 2018
Photo from the official notice: SCOOTER toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/1456/18)
Photo from the official notice: SCOOTER toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/1456/18)
Photo from the official notice: SCOOTER toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/1456/18)
Photo from the official notice: SCOOTER toy scooter — injuries risk (A12/1456/18)

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

Hazard

The steering column is not sufficiently resistant to load and can deform. In addition, the front wheel is too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground. 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 with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (26/06/2018)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (26/06/2018)

Product description

Foldable, two-wheeled, metal framed scooter with height adjustable handlebar, decorated with fairytale figures.

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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