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Boom Bicycle sold via Amazon — injuries risk

UK OPSSHigh riskInjuriesSold on AmazonJul 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Boom Bicycle sold via Amazon — injuries risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as the handlebar stem does not have a positive stop. This could cause the users hands to slip and cause injury. The packaging was also found to be missing required assembling instructions and parental care guides that ensure the child’s safety, including on the bike’s braking systems. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Smaller pink bicycle with attachable stabilisers for children.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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