Injuries

Children’s bicycle

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Children’s bicycleChildren’s bicycleChildren’s bicycle
Case number
A12/0232/14
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Type / Model
Model: V501
Batch
5998273717525
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
Malaysia
Published
2014-02-14

⚠️ Risk

null The stabiliser wheels are too close to the frame and can easily bend, which may cause imbalance and the children may fall.In addition the product poses a risk of injuries because:- the steering-wheel's welding has sharp edges;- the chain is not sufficiently covered: clothes may get caught and suddenly block the bicycle;- the saddle is not sufficiently strong.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/09/2013

Pink and white young children’s bicycle decorated with ladybirds and flowers. The bicycle is equipped with stabiliser wheels. Product dimensions: seat height: 500 - 565 mm; wheelbase: 595 mm; wheel size: 12x2, 4". Weight of the product: 7 kg.