CPSC2015-10-28
Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk
Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.
Hazard
Trailers with black plastic tow bar receivers can separate from the tow bar when they appear to be connected, posing a crash hazard to the child in the trailer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and contact Burley for a free safety strap kit with tools and instructions for installation and a coupon for a 20 percent discount on the purchase of any Burley accessory. Consumers should also inspect the black plastic tow bar receiver. If it appears to be cracked or damaged, consumers should also request a free replacement tow bar receiver.
Sold at
REI, Sport Chalet and other sporting goods stores and bike shops nationwide, and at Amazon.com and other online retailers from January 2009 to October 2015 for between $300 and $700.
Affected count
About 34,000 (in addition about 820 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Burley Design has received 35 reports of trailers with black plastic tow bar receivers separating from the tow bar, including two incidents that resulted in abrasions to a child.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Child bicycle trailers
Consumer contact
Burley Design at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.burley.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Burley-Design-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-TrailersDon't want to check this manually?
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