Children's tricycle
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The VECON kid children's tricycle for ages 3-5 years has been recalled due to multiple safety hazards. The tricycle's long handle has sharp edges that can cause injuries, and the battery holder contains exposed metal wire. Additionally, the battery compartment lid can be opened by hand without tools, allowing children to access and potentially swallow the AA batteries. The product fails to meet European safety standards for toys.
Authorities have ordered a sales ban and withdrawal of the tricycle from the market. The source does not specify what actions consumers who own this product should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
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. Notifying country: Latvia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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