Product Safety Report: Urban Mx Scooter (2204-0115)

Product Safety report for Urban Mx Scooter presenting a serious risk of entrapment due to noncompliant dimensions surrounding movable parts.

Summary

Product: Urban Mx Scooter

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of entrapment due to noncompliant dimensions surrounding movable parts.

Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.

Product information

Type Hobby / sports equipment - scooter
Brand Urban Mx
Barcode 5056269787249
Country of Origin China
Product description Urban Mx branded black/white/pink and black/white/orange scooter with folding mechanism, kickstand and adjustable height and 200mm puncture proof wheels, supplied in pink and orange cardboard packaging.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as the distance between accessible movable parts are not either smaller than 5mm or wider than 18mm in any position, as required by the standard. During the folding process, the user’s fingers may become trapped and be injured.

The handlebar plugs also detached at a force less than the minimum permissible, exposing parts which present a puncture hazard. The handlebar adjuster and steering column moving elements also have accessible openings which present a shearing hazard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been destroyed at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2204-0115

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 24 October 2022