
“Panther” Mini Motorbike “Superscooter
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
This product poses a risk of injuries and burns because: - There is insufficient guarding of the drive chain and sprocket. - The steering mechanism does not have free movement as it contacts the fairing. - The electrical wiring harness was situated next to the fuel tank and did not have adequate insulation causing a potential fire hazard. The battery was also insecure and was not properly insulated. - The braking system had no reserve travel and the operating cable for the rear brake was insecure and could foul the rear tyre. - The fuel and vent pipes were incorrectly fitted and were fouling the machine. - The rear suspension was inadequately welded in parts which would result in the failure of vital components. - There are inadequate mudguards. - There is no evident speed limiting device or stop button. Conclusions: This machine is extremely dangerous to operate and is likely to cause injury to rider and to any other persons in the vicinity of the machine.
Measures taken
- Suspension of sale ordered by the authority. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- “Panther” Mini Motorbike “Superscooter.co.uk”Type/number of model: 49cc.
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0389/06 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2006-26
- Published
- 6 July 2006
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