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0323/07

Mini motorbikes – Pocket bike

Unknown

Motor vehiclesFireInjuries
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

This product poses a risk of: (i) injuries because: - drive chain and sprocket are insufficiently guarded; - the steering's free movement is being fouled by the fairing assembly; - front brake operating cable is not properly locked in position at the brake lever end; - the product has various sharp edges; - handle bar levers are not ball-ended; - speed limiting device is not fitted; - throttle control is not self closing; - engine stop has no re-set and the wiring is insecure; (ii) fire and injuries because fuel is vented via the fuel cap, directly in front of the rider which has health, machine control and fire hazard implications. This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  1. Seizure of the product ordered by the authorities Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Brand
Unknown
Model / type
Minibike-WQ-01. Red and silver mini motorbike – two stroke air cooled 47cc engine. No packaging.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
0323/07 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2007-14
Published
12 April 2007

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