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Children’s bicycle

20/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: Velamos
Type/number of model: Cross 16"

Description: Children's bicycle with a metal frame in black and blue colour, front brake and plastic mudguards.

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries due to an insufficient chain guard, which could cause clothing to be entrapped or the child's fingers to be injured. In addition, the handlebar grips' diameter is less than the required. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Actions Taken

Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Children’s bicycle

20/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: Velamos
Type/number of model: Magic 16"

Description: Children's bike with a metal frame in a blue and yellow colour combination, equipped with a front brake, a yellow saddle and a stand.

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries due to an insufficient chain guard, which could cause clothing to be entrapped or the child's fingers to be injured. In addition, the handlebar grips' diameter is less than the required. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Actions Taken

Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Children’s bicycle

20/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: Keller Lexar
Type/number of model: 16" BMX

Description: Children's bicycle with metal frame, front brake and stabilisers at the rear.

Country of origin: Sri Lanka

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries due to an insufficient chain guard, which could cause clothing to be entrapped or the child's fingers to be injured. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Actions Taken

Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Children’s bicycle – Keller Helix Bicycle

20/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: Keller Helix
Type/number of model: 12" MTB

Description: Children's bike equipped with a metal frame in a combination of blue and yellow colours and a front brake.

Country of origin: Sri Lanka

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the end of the handlebar grips' diameter is only 32 mm, which is less than the required 40 mm. This could cause the child's hands to slip from the handlebars and lead to a fall while riding. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Actions Taken

Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls