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Machinery — burns & injuries risk (0389/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsInjuriesJul 7, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a risk of injuries and burns because:- There is insufficient guarding of the drive chain and sprocket.- The steering mechanism does not have free movement as it contacts the fairing.- The electrical wiring harness was situated next to the fuel tank and did not have adequate insulation causing a potential fire hazard. The battery was also insecure and was not properly insulated.- The braking system had no reserve travel and the operating cable for the rear brake was insecure and could foul the rear tyre.- The fuel and vent pipes were incorrectly fitted and were fouling the machine.- The rear suspension was inadequately welded in parts which would result in the failure of vital components.- There are inadequate mudguards.- There is no evident speed limiting device or stop button.Conclusions: This machine is extremely dangerous to operate and is likely to cause injury to rider and to any other persons in the vicinity of the machine.

Measures taken

  • Suspension of sale ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

“Panther” Mini Motorbike “Superscooter.co.uk”Type/number of model: 49cc.

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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