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1554/08

Children's tricycle

VECON kid

ToysChokingInjuries
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
Latvia
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

The product poses a risk of: - injuries, because the long handle of the tricycle has sharp edges and the battery holder contains a metal wire, - choking, because the lid of the battery holder can be opened without using any instruments. As a result a child could reach the batteries, place them in his mouth and swallowed them. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71 and EN 62115.

Measures taken

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

Product

Description
Tricycle for children aged 3-5 years, maximum weight 25 kg, with a push-bar and a sunshade. The frame is made of metal; other parts are plastic in blue, yellow and red colours. A dog shaped head is placed on the handlebars, which emits a sound when pushed and is operated by two AA batteries. The tricycle also has a small basket and a long handle to allow an adult to steer.
Brand
VECON kid
Barcode
6900004104060

Original source

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

Alert number
1554/08 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2008-52
Published
8 January 2009

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