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Children's bicycle — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesSep 20, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Children's bicycle — injuries risk

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Hazard

This product poses a risk of injuries because: - the handlebar grips have insufficiently extended and covered ends (the child's hands may slip from the handlebars), - visible cracks occur on pedals during use,- the saddle can easily break from the saddle tube,- the stabilization wheels do not meet requirements.The above-mentioned failings could result in the child falling from the bicycle. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (04/06/2013)

Product description

Yellow and blue bicycle for young children decorated with cartoon characters such as "Pooh Bear". There is marking on the frame "Springtime fun" and on the chain-guard “bounce”. The bicycle is equipped with two small stabilisers. THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT

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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