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🍎 Food FR May 8, 2026

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les pieds de l’enfant peuvent être coincés entre la roue et le cadre du vélo, causant des blessures à l’enfant et à l’utilisateur. en outre, l’emballage en plastique du siège est trop mince. le sac peut couvrir la tête d’un enfant, provoquant une suffocation. en outre, les vis de...

A rear child bike seat can cause injury if a child’s feet get caught between the wheel and frame. The thin plastic packaging may cover a child’s head, risking suffocation. Protruding mounting screws on the seat can also cut the child.
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May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? A bike seat that fits on the back of an adult bicycle to carry a small child.

What's happening? The seat may let a child’s feet get caught between the wheel and frame, causing injuries. The plastic bag that comes with it can cover a child’s head and cause suffocation. Sharp parts on the seat’s screws may cut a child.

Does this affect me? If you use this seat in France to carry a child on a bike, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the seat right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you need help finding a safer option.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: bébés-enfants (hors alimentaire) · Category: articles pour enfants et puériculture · Hazard: blessures|coupures|suffocation|coincement · les pieds de l’enfant peuvent être coincés entre la roue et le cadre du vélo, causant des blessures à l’enfant et à l’utilisateur. en outre, l’emballage en plastique du siège est trop mince. le sac peut couvrir la tête d’un enfant, provoquant une suffocation. en outre, les vis de montage du siège de vélo ont des pièces saillantes qui peuvent causer des coupures à l'enfant.

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49517/rapex

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What is this safety alert alert about?
rear child bike seat safety chair universal bicycle baby saddle kids back fenced seat siège de vélo pour enfants. A rear child bike seat can cause injury if a child’s feet get caught between the wheel and frame. The thin plastic packaging may cover a child’s head, risking suffocation. Protruding mounting screws on the seat can also cut the child.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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