2020.12.02 Recall: 21st Toy Scooter

02 December 2020

The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/01628/20

Category
Toys

Product
Toy scooter

Brand
Unknown

Name
21st Scooter

Type / number of model
Unknown

Barcode
Unknown

Batch number
ZH1588PK/BL

Counterfeit
No

Risk type
Entrapment, Injuries, Suffocation

During the folding procedure of the product, a child may introduce a limb or part of the body in the opening. Consequently, the child will be trapped, or have a limb or part of the body crushed. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European Standard EN 71.

Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer)
Destruction of the product

Description
Black and pink folding scooter with two wheels at the front, and one wheel at the back, with an image of a brown teddy bear against a blue background on the front. The product is also sold online.

Packaging description
The product is sold in a black and transparent plastic packaging. The plastic packaging is larger than 100 mm per 100 mm and made from a too thin plastic.

Country of origin
People's Republic of China

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious

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