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Mini motorbikes — fire & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireInjuriesOct 20, 2006

Hazard

The use of this machine is dangerous because:- the engine drive chain and rear sprocket are insufficiently guarded;- the fuel is vented via the filler cap directly in front of the rider which has health, machine control and fire hazard implications;- there are three extremely sharp-pointed plastic parts on the fairing and windshield facing the rider;- the steering mechanism excessively fouls the engine’s coolant pipe; should this fail whilst the machine was being ridden, very hot water may be sprayed onto the rider; -when inverting the machine, an amount of fuel leaks from the vent;- there is no speed limiting device;- the handlebar levers are not ball ended and the outer handlebars are misaligned;- the engine stop has no additional action to reset and the throttle control does not self-close; - no user manual is supplied with the machine.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market or suspension of sales ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Unboxed mini motor bike in red colour.

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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