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PIKOLO tricycle — chemical & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalInjuriesSep 12, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of :1. injuries, because: - it may tip over, both as a tricycle and when transformed into a rocker, - there are rough edges on the available screws, 2. chemical, because the squeezable toy contains 36% and the seat contains 12% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP), which is banned in toys by the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Tricycle for children aged 1½-3-years of max weight 25kg. The product is provided with a push-bar and removable rocking base which allows the tricycle to be transformed into a rocker. A squeezable toy chicken is attached to the handlebar. The seat is made of soft plastic, height: approx. 26 cm. The product is packed in a plastic bag.

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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