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Electric car - Oldtimer-Kinderelektroauto (children's electric car)

Serious risk Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 12 Feb 2009In the weekly report of 13 Feb 2009 (week 5, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Electric car - Oldtimer-Kinderelektroauto (children's electric car)
Brand
Unknown
Type / model
Article No 10000309 and similar models
Description
Child's toy car. Dimensions: 114 x 59 x 45 cm (L x B x H). Fully equipped with indicators, horn, gas pedal, sounds, etc. Various sounds can be selected on the steering wheel - sounds can also be heard by pressing arrow keys. Horn, indicators and other melodies can be operated individually and are separately powered by 4x Mignon batteries. Wheels: rubber surfaces in the middle for quiet operation. Rocker switch for two speeds, approximately 3 and 5 km/h. Rocker switch for forward and reverse gear. Forward/Reverse - Fast/Slow - On/Off. Headlamps illuminate when vehicle is moving. Suitable for children aged 3-8. Load-bearing capacity: up to 45 kg. Weight: approx. 16 kg. Battery: 6V - 10AH (POWERAKKU). Speed easily controlled using the foot switch. 5th wheel = spare wheel. Fitted with fuse box – including spare fuse. The wheels, steering wheel, steering column, bumpers and windscreen must be attached to the preassembled car. Instructions in English are included. "CE tested".
Risk
The product poses a risk of injuries because: - users can reach with their fingers into the moving spoke wheels, - the toy can be operated using an "Auto" switch, requiring no further operation, - there is no brake in compliance with the standard, - the cables are not protected against mechanical stress. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71 and EN 62115.
Measures
  • Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0188/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0188/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0188/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-5 (XML)
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