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Machinery — fire & injuries risk (0364/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireInjuriesJun 30, 2006

Hazard

The drive chain and sprocket were unguarded and presented a trapping and contact hazard to the user. The fuel system and electrical circuits were inadequate causing possible fire hazards.The bike failed to comply with the Standard BS 7407 in a number of aspects:- The drive chain and sprocket were not adequately guarded.- The construction of the bike was of a poor standard, with inadequate welding and low grade nuts, bolts and screws used on engine mounting, brakes, transmission and steering.- There was no fuse system to protect the electrical circuit.- The fuel tank had no shielding from heat sources such as the engine.- The handlebar stop button appeared inadequate.- An effective speed limiting device was not evident.- The brake levers were not ball ended.- The rear mudguard was inadequate and did not extend to the vertical tangent of the wheel.

Measures taken

  • Suspension from sale by the authority. (Importer signed over the bikes to the local authority for disposal) — Other

Product description

mini motorbikes.Brand: Unknown. Type/number of model: Pocket Bike PK1.

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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