CPSC2021-09-09
Burley Recalls Ballz® QR Skewers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.
Hazard
The skewer, which connects the Coho XC Cargo Trailer to the bicycle, can shear or bend. This can cause instability of the trailer and the towing bicycle and pose a fall hazard for the bicycle rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ballz QR Skewers and contact Burley to receive instructions on how to dispose of the skewer and to receive a free replacement skewer.
Sold at
REI stores nationwide, online at rei.com, burley.com and amazon.com, and through bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2021 for about $30, and the Coho XC Cargo Trailer with skewer for about $450.
Affected count
About 2,935 (In addition, about 260 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ballz QR Skewers
Consumer contact
Burley at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Burley@burley.com, or online at https://www.burley.com/ballz-qr-skewer-recall/ or at http://www.burley.com and click on the "Safety Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Burley-Recalls-Ballz-QR-Skewers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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