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Motococo Child's Scooter Pink safety warning over harmful chemicals
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.
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Check your product
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
Motococo Child's Scooter Pink
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5056269787331
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in Motococo Child's Scooter Pink above the legal limit.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2204-0114). Quoted as issued.
Summary
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.
The risk
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.
Action taken
Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions.
Advice to consumers
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
Product description
Children’s pink scooter with two black front wheels and one rear wheel
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Questions
Why has Motococo Child's Scooter Pink been reported?
Tests have found a harmful substance in Motococo Child's Scooter Pink above the legal limit. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
