BS EN 14619 discusses roller sports equipment kick scooters’ safety requirements. A kick scooter is a human-powered street vehicle with a handlebar, deck, and wheels propelled by a rider pushing off the ground with their leg.
BS EN 14619 applies to kick scooters that can only be propelled by the muscular activity of a user with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg. It should be noted that there are two types of scooters for the weight group 20 kg to 50 kg – those classified as sports equipment for use on public roads and pathways (BS EN 14619) and those classified as toys for domestic use (according to EN 71-1). Kick scooters are toys.
BS EN 14619 on roller sports equipment kick scooters safety requirements is useful for:
Kick scooters are generally used by adults to cover short-distance errands, while push scooters are used by small children to play with. Kick scooters can be dangerous without proper safety precautions.
To reduce the risk of injuries to both the user and third parties during intended use BS EN 14619.
Provides you with the safety requirements, test methods, marking, and information supplied by the manufacturer. BS EN 14619 helps you to ensure the safety of your customer while they use your kick scooters.
BS EN 14619:2019 supersedes BS EN 14619:2015, which is withdrawn. BS EN 14619:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 14619:2015. These include:
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