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Childcare articles and children's equipment — chemical & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalInjuriesAug 25, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a risk of injury because:- there is no second breaking system;- there is no safety guard set on the chain;- contrary to requirements, space between stabilizer and rear wheel is less then 175mm;- metal elements all over the frame have sharp and abrasive edges;- contrary to requirements, protrusion of the screws fastening the mudguard on the front wheel and the ends of the break holders is more then 8cm long;- fastening screws are not rounded at the ends.In addition, concentration of the lead and chromium in the orange paint is higher then limits laid down in European Standard EN 71-3 and the product thereby poses a chemical risk.

Measures taken

  • This product does not comply with the European Standards EN 71-3 and EN 14765. Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and press release ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Bicycle for children “BMX12” (no specified age group)Type/model: Unknown.

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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