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Vega-Impex toy scooter — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesAug 9, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Vega-Impex toy scooter — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Vega-Impex toy scooter — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Vega-Impex toy scooter — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because: - the metal frame of the scooter is burred and sharp in correspondance with the locking mechanism;- the minimum recess depth is not marked on the handlebar therefore the latter may slip out;- the scooter does not have a brake;- the diameter of the steering handle’s ends is too small.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (02/07/2013)

Product description

Blue, three-wheeled, plastic and metal scooter without brakes. The product is decorated with animal patterned stickers and a plastic basket. The height of the handlebar is adjustable. Load capacity: 45 kg (on the packaging), 25 kg (in the instruction manual)Packaging: cardboard box

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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