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ALTRIX SUPER WILDHORSE 12" bicycle for young children — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesAug 31, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because :- a cap of the end of the brake cable does not withstand the required removal force. It can be accidentally removed by a child. There is a risk of a painful injury by the unprotected end of the brake cable,- the handlebar grips have not sufficiently extended and guarded ends. They pose a risk of slipping of the hands from the handlebars and consequently a fall of a child during riding,- bicycle is not equipped with a complete chain-guard. It poses a risk of a painful constriction of fingers of a child while playing with the chain-guard, - required safety warnings in instructions provided by the producer are not complete. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other

Product description

Bicycle for young children with 12” wheels and a red frame. It is equipped with two braking systems - with a hand operated brake on the front wheel and a torpedo break on the rear wheel.

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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