
Toy scooter
Vega-Impex · Unknown
ToysInjuries
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Hungary
Requirements breached
The product poses a risk of injuries because: - the metal frame of the scooter is burred and sharp in correspondance with the locking mechanism; - the minimum recess depth is not marked on the handlebar therefore the latter may slip out; - the scooter does not have a brake; - the diameter of the steering handle’s ends is too small. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 2 July 2013
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Blue, three-wheeled, plastic and metal scooter without brakes. The product is decorated with animal patterned stickers and a plastic basket. The height of the handlebar is adjustable. Load capacity: 45 kg (on the packaging), 25 kg (in the instruction manual) Packaging: cardboard box
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1044/13 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2013-031
- Published
- 1 August 2013
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/78380
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