mini motorbikes “Dirt Bike” Type/number of model: Minimotard 116

What is the danger

The use of the product is extremely dangerous posing a risk of injury for the rider or other persons in the vicinity of the product. The product is not in compliance with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards: -there are sharp edges all over the bike; -the guards over the moving and hot parts are insufficient, posing a risk that the rider will come into contact with these parts; the material of the guard poses an additional risk of cutting the rider; -there is a danger that the rider will burn his/her foot if it comes into contact with the exhaust manifold at temperatures above 140°C; -there is a danger that the rider’s hands will get trapped since the handlebars have no steering stop; -the end of the petrol pipe passes over the engine without any protection posing a risk of overheating, which may cause a fire; the pipe is non-standardised for carrying petrol, which means there is a danger that petrol will leak onto the hot areas; -the design of the brake calliper prevents the engine from functioning properly by obstructing the gear; if the gear is forced the disc becomes red and deformed within a few meters and temperature of a touchable surfaces reaches 200 °C; -the levers have little mechanical resistance and the cables get stuck when the handlebars are turned; there is no steering stop; -the materials have low mechanical resistance and the means of signalling are not long-lasting; - the noise level is excessive; -the warning information is incomplete and not given in Spanish, there is nor Spanish instruction manual, neither necessary markings.

Measures taken

1. Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

mini motorbikes “Dirt Bike” Type/number of model: Minimotard 116.