InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.

A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.

Name: Toy bicycle.

Category: 10

Date: 2026-02-13

Product Category: Toys

Risk Type: Asphyxiation, Choking, Injuries

Danger: The saddle stem has sharp edges which may cause cuts. The handlebar pads may disconnect during ride increasing the risk of losing balance leading to an accident. The toy has small parts (plastic screw caps) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 31/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 31/12/2025

Description: A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.

Notifying Country: Poland

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.A toy balance bike, intended for children weighing a maximum of 25 kg.

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