Injuries

Toy scooter

Year: 
2016
Week: 
1
Product: 
STEP SCOOTER
Brand: 

There are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause injuries due to entrapment of fingers while folding the scooter. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Swing

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
3 in 1 swing
Brand: 

The rope is not adequately fixed and might move under the seat in case the weight on the swing is not in balance, e.g. the child is moving forward and the weight is shifted. In this case, the swing seat might tumble around with a risk of head injuries. One accident reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

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Gate closer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The metal body of the mechanism can fracture when under tension (opening over 90 degree angle): this may cause the spring or pieces of metal to be ejected, hitting users and causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

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Toy scooter

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Mini Scooter

The steering tube of the scooter may collapse, which could cause the child riding it to lose control and fall. In addition, there are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause entrapment of fingers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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