Bottari bicycle seat withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Bottari bicycle seat) after it was found to pose a choking and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Children’s rear bicycle seat with footrests, 9-22 kg, maximum height: 110 cm.
- Brand
- Bottari
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 03/2024
- Made in
- Italy
- Category
- Childcare articles
Why it's dangerous
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.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.