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Children's bicycle - Vital Junior – Author

Serious risk Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 22 Apr 2010In the weekly report of 23 Apr 2010 (week 16, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Children's bicycle - Vital Junior
Brand
Author (2 alerts)
Brand as notified
AUTHOR
Type / model
Vital Junior 16" frame No.: UA08160186, HS 0226474.
Description
16" bicycle for children. Height of adjustable saddle: 56-68 cm. Markings: rim: HJC TAIWAN Alloy 6061-16 16"/305Y20; tyre: AUTHOR HI-PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY NYLON 47-305 (16X1,75) C-714-32 Made in China inflate to 35 PSI 240 kPa 2.4 BAR Cheng Shin Tyre; chain: HP KMC CN-HP20; sprocket-wheel: PROWHEEL; pedal: VP-250B K 218; Braking system: TEKTRO C-STAR N 977D; brake lever: TK Max 90 kgf-cm TK M JL 510; frame: AUTHOR VITAL JUNIOR SERIES Made in TAIWAN; No. of frame: UA 08160186 HS 022647; steering wheel, holder of steering-wheel and saddle: KALIN Pro; saddle: AUTHOR.
Risk
The bicycle poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges, the diameter of the grip of steering wheel is less than required, and there is no a protective shield fitted for the chain. In addition, due to the inadequate construction of the bicycle, when turning it is possible for the pedal in the lower position to get caught on the ground causing the rider to fall.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Hungary
Country of origin
Thailand
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
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  1. Safety Gate alert 0696/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-16 (XML)
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