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UGLY CAT children’s bicycle — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesNov 23, 2012
Photo from the official notice: UGLY CAT children’s bicycle — injuries risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because:- The bicycle has unprotected sharp edges, which may cause injuries during normal riding, handling and maintenance.- The cable caps do not withstand the required removal force; their removal could result in injury of a child.- The hand-operated brakes, the pivot of the plastic lever may break and the braking assembly may stop operating.- The handlebar grips do not have sufficiently enlarged and covered ends.-It is not equipped with a chain-guard that fully shields the chain, which might lead to constriction of a child's fingers while playing with the chain-guard.In addition, the manufacturer’s instructions do not contain all necessary safety warnings and the user´s manual is missing.The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14765.

Product description

Pink bicycle for young children with two stabilizer wheels decorated with cartoon characters, equipped with two brake systems marked "RONG XIN". Marking on the frame and chain-guard “UGLY CAT”.

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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