Product Safety Report: Motococo Child's Scooter Pink (2204-0114)
Product Safety Report for Motococo Child's Scooter Pink presenting a serious chemical risk as the plastic cover martial on the handles contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalates (DEHP) which can harm children's reproductive health.
Summary
Product: Motococo Child’s Scooter Pink
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic cover martial on the handles contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 22.26% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
Corrective action: Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Children’s scooter |
|---|---|
| Barcode No | 5056269787331 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Product description | Children’s pink scooter with two black front wheels and one rear wheel |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic cover martial on the handles contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 22.26% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The scooter poses a potential ejection hazard if it hits an object as the diameter of the toy scooter shall be 120mm or greater. The left wheel diameter was measured to be 118.72mm and the right wheel diameter is 118.93mm.
The product does not comply with the REACH regulations and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product’s hand grips have been replaced to bring the product back into conformity.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2204-0114
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards