Child bicycle trailers
CPSC Recall #16-019 — October 28, 2015
Product
Child bicycle trailers
Description
Trailers with black plastic tow bar receivers can separate from the tow bar when they appear to be connected, posing a crash hazard.
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.
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 34,000 (in addition about 820 were sold in Canada)
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
Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.
Manufactured In
China