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🧸 Product PL April 21, 2017

Romet — Children's bicycle

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Romet — Children's bicycle
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Cuts, Injuries
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The nuts on the cranks have sharp edges. During riding or maintenance of the bicycle, these sharp edges may cut the user's leg or fingers. The bicycle seat posts have a quick-release mechanism which may cause the seat to
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3431 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a children’s bicycle made in China. Some parts have sharp edges or loose parts that can hurt a child.

What's happening? The pedals and seat post may have sharp edges or quick-release parts. These can cut a child’s leg or fingers while riding or fixing the bike.

Does this affect me? If you have this bike or know a child who rides it, check for sharp edges or loose seat parts.

What should I do? Stop using the bike until a repair shop or bike expert checks it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help finding a safe place to fix it.

🤖 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: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The nuts on the cranks have sharp edges. During riding or maintenance of the bicycle, these sharp edges may cut the user's leg or fingers. The bicycle seat posts have a quick-release mechanism which may cause the seat to · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 21, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/257078

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What is this product recall alert about?
Romet — Children's bicycle. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The nuts on the cranks have sharp edges. During riding or maintenance of the bicycle, these sharp edges may cut the user's leg or fingers. The bicycle seat posts...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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