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🧸 Product PL June 19, 2026

Bottari — Bicycle seat

Children’s rear bicycle seat with footrests, 9-22 kg, maximum height: 110 cm.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bottari — Bicycle seat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The bicycle seat attachment system does not have an automatic lock, and the assembly and user manual do not indicate when the system is properly locked. The seat may be attached to the bicycle improperly, which may cause it to detach during a ride, causing injuries to a child. Additionally, the restraint system is ineffective. Moreover, the product has small parts (strap adjuster) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in their mouth and choke.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 5902802401243
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in PL.
📈 Timeline
2 days active so far
June 20, 2026 June 21, 2026

What is this? A child bicycle seat made by Bottari. It attaches to a bike to carry a small child.

What's happening? The seat may not lock on tight. It can come loose while riding and hurt the child. Small parts can also break off and be a choking risk.

Does this affect me? If you use this seat in Poland, your child could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the seat right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for safe ways to carry your child on a bike.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The bicycle seat attachment system does not have an automatic lock, and the assembly and user manual do not indicate when the system is properly locked. The seat may be attached to the bicycle improperly, which may cause it to detach during a ride, causing injuries to a child. Additionally, the restraint system is ineffective. Moreover, the product has small parts (strap adjuster) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in their mouth and choke. · Origin: Italy

First published
June 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
9 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099213

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bottari — Bicycle seat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The bicycle seat attachment system does not have an automatic lock, and the assembly and user manual do not indicate when the system is properly locked. The seat m...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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