Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by Poland
Published 23 Jun 2026
SR/01889/26
Martes essentials balance bicycle subject to a consumer warning over entrapment risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Martes essentials balance bicycle) after it was found to pose an entrapment and injury and suffocation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Balance bicycle, intended for children of minimum age: 2 years and maximum weight: 50 kg.
- Brand
- Martes essentials
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- JO.220.11
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
EntrapmentInjuriesSuffocation
The bicycle has gaps between elements of the wheels and the fork, which may cause feet entrapment and injuries. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child places it over the head, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Poland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01889/26
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