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Toy Scooter, 6199-1 safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Toy Scooter presenting a high risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Toy Scooter, 6199-1
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6905825476198
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 6199-1
What to do now
Toy Scooter, 6199-1 has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2407-0174). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Toy Scooter presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of injuries as the steering column mechanism is not structurally stable, which could cause the mechanism to fail during use. The user could fall from the scooter and injure themselves.
Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD number: 2407-0174
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Orange and black scooter, with two red front wheels and one black back wheel.
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Questions
Why has Toy Scooter, 6199-1 been reported?
Toy Scooter, 6199-1 has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and model 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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
