
mini motorbikes
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The drive chain and sprocket were unguarded and presented a trapping and contact hazard to the user. The fuel system and electrical circuits were inadequate causing possible fire hazards. The bike failed to comply with the Standard BS 7407 in a number of aspects: - The drive chain and sprocket were not adequately guarded. - The construction of the bike was of a poor standard, with inadequate welding and low grade nuts, bolts and screws used on engine mounting, brakes, transmission and steering. - There was no fuse system to protect the electrical circuit. - The fuel tank had no shielding from heat sources such as the engine. - The handlebar stop button appeared inadequate. - An effective speed limiting device was not evident. - The brake levers were not ball ended. - The rear mudguard was inadequate and did not extend to the vertical tangent of the wheel.
Measures taken
- Suspension from sale by the authority. (Importer signed over the bikes to the local authority for disposal). Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- mini motorbikes.Brand: Unknown. Type/number of model: Pocket Bike PK1.
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0364/06 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2006-25
- Published
- 29 June 2006
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