Child Bicycle Trailers Recall News
As of October 28, 2015, Burley Design’s Child Bicycle Trailers recall due to risk of crash and injury to the child within the trailer, reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Due to a design flaw, the black plastic tow bar receivers may detach from the tow bar, even if the parts appear to be connected. If these parts are not firmly connected while the trailer is being pulled by a moving bicycle, the trailer may detach from the bicycle and crash.
So far, there have been 35 cases reported to Burley Design of this occurrence. Two of these cases resulted in the injury of a child.
To view the CPSC Recall Notice visit Consumer Product Safety Commission Burley Design Recall.
The Burley Design Child Bicycle Trailers are used to “share your love for the outdoors with your little one”, according the company’s website. The utility of this product is to allow the adult to ride their bicycle while towing children behind in the trailer.
Child Bicycle Trailers Recall Product Details
The CPSC provides a detailed description of the product’s specifications:
• “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; trailers with aluminum tow bar receivers are not included in the recall.”
Consumer Product Injuries
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that consumer product incidents, including deaths, injuries, and property damage, cost the nation more than $1 trillion each year. Amusement park rides, cars, recreation equipment, ATVs, children’s toys and products, furniture, power tools, household chemicals, and home appliances are just a few examples of consumer products that can cause serious or fatal injuries. These injuries can occur as the result of defective product design, failure to adhere to safety standards and regulations, or inadequate product labeling and instructions.
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Child Bicycle Trailers Recall Specifications
Burley Design’s recalled child bicycle trailers were sold for between $300 and $700, at REI, Sport Chalet and other sporting goods stores and bike shops nationwide. The product was also sold at Amazon.com and other online retailers. The affected products were manufactured and sold between January 2009 and October 2015.
About 34,000 units have been recalled in the United Stares.
Seven models of Burley Design child bicycle trailers are included in the recall. Recalled trailers can be identified by the first four characters of the serial numbers on the trailer. The serial number can be found on a sticker in the rear cargo area behind the seat of the trailer on the left inside frame bar.
The following 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
