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Machinery — fire & injuries risk (0367/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireInjuriesJun 30, 2006

Hazard

This mini-motorbike poses a risk of injury because the drive chain and sprocket were unguarded and presented a trapping and contact hazard to the user and because of steering and braking deficiencies. A potential fire hazard exists due to inadequacies in the fuel system.The bike failed to comply with the Standard BS 7407 in a number of aspects:- The drive chain and sprocket were not guarded. - The braking system was insecurely attached, operated abnormally and was imbalanced and inefficient. - The machine did not have a suspension system, which in certain conditions would affect the handling characteristics.- The steering mechanism fouled on the fairing and did not have full freedom of movement. - There were sharp edges, trapping hazards and mis-alignment of the fairing.

Measures taken

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

Product description

mini motorbikes.Type/number of model: The words ‘F.Kingdom’ on the handlebars.

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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