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🧸 Product LT EE April 18, 2025

Bimbo — BIKE

White bicycle with two wheels, 16 inches and two training wheels. The children's bicycle has two brake levers.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Bimbo — BIKE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Injuries
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
The handlebar can move in relation to the steering fork. Moreover, the assembly of the handlebar and its stem can fracture. Additionally, the fork tube of the front fork can crack. Moreover, the saddle cover can separate from the wire base. These defects could lead to injuries for a child riding the bicycle.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8052194773248
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 404 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A child’s bicycle made by Bimbo. Some parts may break or move the wrong way while riding.

What's happening? The handlebar can loosen, the stem can crack, the front fork can crack, or the saddle cover can come off. These problems could hurt a child.

Does this affect me? If you have a Bimbo bike for a child in Lithuania or Estonia, check it now.

What should I do? Stop using the bike until a repair or check is done. Ask a bike shop or your doctor if you need help.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Bimbo
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The handlebar can move in relation to the steering fork. Moreover, the assembly of the handlebar and its stem can fracture. Additionally, the fork tube of the front fork can crack. Moreover, the saddle cover can separate from the wire base. These defects could lead to injuries for a child riding the bicycle. · Origin: Italy

First published
April 18, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093952

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Bimbo — BIKE. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The handlebar can move in relation to the steering fork. Moreover, the assembly of the handlebar and its stem can fracture. Additionally, the fork tube of the front fork can crack. Moreove...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 18, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania and Estonia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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