Appendix 5
Information Sheet on Products
Here is an example of description of a toy carrier by LENIKA.
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| Brand | LENIKA |
| Model | Triambul |
| Launch | 1985, new type of toy |
| Product family | Toy involving physical activity, outdoors, for communities. |
| Type of product | Mobile carrier, all-terrain, for two to three children. |
| Recommendation | Children from four to five years old. |
| Limits of use | Use possible by minimum one child and a maximum of six (recommended). Play possible for children between three and four years old, inside or with an adult. Play possible for children between five and seven years old (see recommendations). |
| Related toys | Karts, buggies, carriages, tricycles. |
| Entertainment functions | Alternatively or simultaneously, to push, pull, roll, rotate, carry, move and transport; to carry another person; to conduct, cooperate with or oppose locomotion; to lead, to continue forward, to compete. |
| Entertainment value * | Very strong entertainment appeal, long duration of continuous play, renewal of entertainment attraction very marked and persistent. |
| Educational value + | Satisfactory development of psycho-motor skills associated with diversity. |
| Generation of creativity -- | Very limited: gestures and spontaneous scenarios. |
| Usage | Form of use is simple to understand, with possibility for action to be discovered progressively. For each participant, appropriate grip with hands is required as a safe and comfortable posture. There are no brakes, which gives rise to the need to permanently control the direction. The speed of the toy introduces the risk of collision or uncontrolled speed on sloping terrain. The stability of the carrier is very satisfactory on slopes or on rugged terrain, but there is a risk of falling off sideways during sharp turns at high speed. The toy is rather cumbersome, but has grips and is stable enough for its storage by two or three children. Reduced maintenance. Set is washable with household detergent and a large amount of water. Wheels removable with common tools, but not by children. Risk of parts going missing. Longevity estimated at 2,000 hours of intensive use. Resistant to shock, weather and sun exposure during play. |
| Description | Two pivoting wheels, three pneumatic tires with a diameter of 250 mm. Width 50 mm, length 510 mm, wheel base 940 mm. Height of seat from floor: 300 and 380 mm. Ground clearance 130 mm. Overall dimensions: length 1.20 m, width 0.80 m, height 0.70 m. Weight 15 kg. Coupling ring so that it can be pulled by a rope. Colors: black and yellow. Delivered with instructions for care and maintenance, and advice for use. Compliance with the NF toy standards in force. Made in France. |
| Manufacturer and distributor | LENIKA, SARL, 27 Boulevard du Sud-est, 92007, Nanterre, Cedex. |
| Recommendations for use | To be avoided: simultaneous use for play by different age groups, as there is a risk of the larger children causing severe collisions or falls which could hurt the smaller children. Limits of use: for safety, use is not recommended on sloping terrain and especially smooth and hard surfaces (maximum slope of approximately 5°). Also, in areas with high slopes (maximum cross slope of approximately 20°). The use of the toy does not require an activity leader to take part, but the presence of an adult is recommended to prevent cases of misuse (competitions, “stock car racing”, settling of scores). Toy should not be used in areas of automotive or bicycle traffic. Access to these areas should be physically prevented or the entrances should be covered in the absence of active surveillance. |
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