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FORTHGOER KICK and CARVE Scooter kick scooter — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesDec 6, 2013
Photo from the official notice: FORTHGOER KICK and CARVE Scooter kick scooter — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FORTHGOER KICK and CARVE Scooter kick scooter — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FORTHGOER KICK and CARVE Scooter kick scooter — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FORTHGOER KICK and CARVE Scooter kick scooter — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The produt poses a risk of injuries because the steering column is not strong enough and may collapse causing falls. Furthermore, the minimum recess depth is not indicated on the adjustable steering tube, so it may slip out of the frame.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14619.

Measures taken

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

Product description

A black, folding sport scooter with plastic frame, adjustable steering tube and rear wheel caster. Inscriptions of the packaging: “KICK and CARVE Scooter”, "THE SCOOTER WITH A TWIST” and “WHIPS SIDE TO SIDE”.Load capacity: max 70 kg. 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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