Tricycle — choking & injuries risk

Hazard

- during tension test, the cover of protruding parts detached with force of 60 N + 2 N revealing the metallic tubes of handlebars although parts that suggest a hazard to a child must remain covered;- product does not comply with the requirement that a toy the purpose of which is to carry a child’s weight has to be constructed in a way that a child cannot fit any body parts between the moving parts and there should be a certain gap between moving parts; - product does not comply with the requirement that tricycles which have handle for pushing must be constructed in a way that the child’s foot cannot get jammed between the pedals;- during tension test, a spring which completely fits into the small part cylinder detached from the tricycle;- although a toy the purpose of which is to carry a child’s weight has to be sold with instructions for use and the necessary safety warnings, such information is missing.This product poses a serious risk of injury and choking due to the following non-compliances with the relevant standard: This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

• Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other