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🧸 Product MT December 18, 2015

Marvel — Avengers

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Marvel — Avengers
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Entrapment, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The steering tube can break and cause the child to fall and suffer injuries. In addition, there are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause entrapment and crushing of fingers while folding the scooter.
Origin
United Kingdom
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3875 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.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a children’s scooter sold under the Marvel Avengers brand. It has parts that may break or pinch small fingers.

What's happening? The steering tube can snap while a child rides. Also, gaps in the folding parts can trap or crush fingers.

Does this affect me? If you have this scooter in Malta, your child could fall or get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using the scooter right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Entrapment, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The steering tube can break and cause the child to fall and suffer injuries. In addition, there are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause entrapment and crushing of fingers while folding the scooter. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
December 18, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/187204

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What is this product recall alert about?
Marvel — Avengers. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Entrapment, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The steering tube can break and cause the child to fall and suffer injuries. In addition, there are accessible gaps between moving parts, which may cause entrapment and crushing of fingers while...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 18, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Malta.
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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