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Astoria bicycle — recall 0019/09

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Slovakia · 2009-01-16 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
0019/09
Date of alert
2009-01-16
Country / jurisdiction
Slovakia
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Brand
MADISON
Product category
Hobby/sports equipment
Product type
Astoria bicycle
Reported risk: The product poses a risk of injuries because: - the bicycle has no data on recommended tightening of bolted joints, - cracking of the stem can occur, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall, - the ream, which forms part of the braking system, has no warning or marking to make the rider aware of the possible danger caused by ream wear. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14766.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Other
Category of measure
Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-14621

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