EU Safety Gate · Report-2007-9

Necht · 4-wheeled motorised quad bike – 50cc Auto Mini Quad Bike

This product poses a serious risk of fire, burns and injuries because fuel is being vented out in front of rider which has health, machine control and fire hazard implications. In particular, there is a risk of:- fire because the fuel pipe is not secured and information regarding stop/switch/tap positions of the fuel system is insufficient;- burns because apertures adjacent to rider’s feet are insufficiently guarded to prevent child’s foot from touching engine block;- injuries because the chain and the sprocket are insufficiently guarded and expose parts within 500mm of seat. In addition, there are sharp frontal projections over vehicle’s front lights. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.