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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-05-16serious risk

Children’s bicycle

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Children’s bicycle

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

A children's bicycle branded LADY BUG, model "KATICA BMX 12" (barcode 5999550391896), has been recalled because it lacks two separate braking systems as required by the European standard EN 71. The bicycle, which has a steel frame with a rear rim-brake, plastic wheels with polyurethane foam rims, support wheels, and steel front and rear hubs, is designed for children up to 4 years old weighing up to 20 kg. The missing second braking system creates a risk of injury.

Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market. The record does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have already purchased this bicycle.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because it is not provided with two separate braking systems as required by the standard.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

The frame of the bicycle is made of steel, the rear wheel has a rim-brake. The rim of the plastic wheels is made of polyurethane foam. There is a pair of support wheels supplied with the bicycle. The front and rear hubs are made of steel. The bicycle is suitable for a child of max 4-year and a mass of 20 kg. Model: Product: Children’s bicycleBrand: LADY BUGType/number of model: “KATICA BMX 12”; Bar code: 5999550391896 Notifying country: Hungary

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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