Official recall record
Girls Kent Cupcake, 16"
- Issuing authority
- EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
- Alert date
- 2025-06-13
- Country of alert
- Iceland
- Alert level
- Serious risk
- Risk type (official)
- Chemical, Injuries
- Brand on record
- Kent
What the authority reported
The brake blocks of the bicycle contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes cancer. Moreover, the handlebar is too wide, not resistant enough and can misalign from the fork too easily, leading to a loss of the bicycle's control and increasing the risk of a fall and injuries to the rider. Additionally, the bicycle lacks all required reflectors - including front, rear, side, and pedal reflectors - which are crucial for visibility in low-light conditions. This increases the risk of an accident and injuries for the rider.
What to do
Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-09-30.