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0364/06

mini motorbikes

MachineryFireInjuries
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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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

  1. 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

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-11191

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