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Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk

  • 2014-2015 Rental Cub bicycle trailer
  • 2009 D’Lite ST bicycle trailer
  • 2010-2012 D’Lite bicycle trailer
  • 2013-2015 D’Lite bicycle trailer
  • 2013-2015 Encore bicycle trailer
  • 2013-2015 Cub bicycle trailer
  • 2009 Solo ST bicycle trailer
  • 2010–2012 Solo bicycle trailer
  • 2013–2015 Solo bicycle trailer
  • Black Plastic Tow Bar Receiver
Name of Product:
Child bicycle trailers
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:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 28, 2015
Units:
About 34,000 (in addition about 820 were sold in Canada)
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.  

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves seven models of Burley Design child bicycle trailers manufactured from 2009 to 2015. The trailers allow cyclists to tow children behind their bicycles while riding. The trailers are connected to the bicycle by a tow bar, which attaches to the rear axle of the bicycle on one end and to a tow bar receiver on the trailer at the other end. The tow bar receiver is on the front left side of the trailer as it faces the rear wheel of the bicycle. Recalled trailers have a black plastic tow bar receiver with an integrated wheel guard. Recalled trailers can be identified by the first four characters of the serial numbers on the trailer. The serial number is on a sticker in the rear cargo area behind the seat of the trailer on the left inside frame bar. The following seven trailer models and serial numbers are being recalled:

 

Model

Serial Numbers

Cub

K943

Rental Cub

K943

D'Lite and D'Lite ST

D948 and K948

Encore

K942

Solo and Solo ST

D939, K939 and KK939

 

Trailers with aluminum tow bar receivers are not included in the recall.

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.  

Incidents/Injuries:

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.

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.
Importer(s):

Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-019

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