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SR/01889/26

Balance bicycle

Martes essentials · Run Bike

ToysEntrapmentInjuriesSuffocation
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
Poland
Open the alert on the European Commission website ↗

What is the danger

The bicycle has gaps between elements of the wheels and the fork, which may cause feet entrapment and injuries. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child places it over the head, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 12 May 2026
  2. Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 12 May 2026

Product

Description
Balance bicycle, intended for children of minimum age: 2 years and maximum weight: 50 kg.
Packaging
Cardboard box.
Brand
Martes essentials
Model / type
Beans Run Bike II (BIKE025)
Barcode
5902786431717
Batch
JO.220.11

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/01889/26 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2026-25
Published
23 June 2026
Modified
1 July 2026

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099384

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