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🧸 Product DE December 23, 2022

Scooter Windmühle Marienkäfer

Children’s plastic scooter in blue colour, with height-adjustable handlebar, two plastic front wheels, one plastic rear wheel a steering column made of black metal. Product is offered for very young children up to 36 months old. Product sold also online, in particular via AliExpr...

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The steering axle is not sufficiently strong. As a result, it may break at high speed when the scooter is used on a steep slope, increasing the risk of injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1253 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? A child’s scooter shaped like a ladybird. The steering axle may be too weak.

What's happening? The axle can snap when the scooter goes fast down a hill. This could hurt the child.

Does this affect me? If you have this scooter in Germany, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a doctor or pharmacist 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The steering axle is not sufficiently strong. As a result, it may break at high speed when the scooter is used on a steep slope, increasing the risk of injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007169

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What is this product recall alert about?
Scooter Windmühle Marienkäfer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The steering axle is not sufficiently strong. As a result, it may break at high speed when the scooter is used on a steep slope, increasing the risk of injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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