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Burley Design Recalls 34,000 Child Bike Trailers Due to Crash Hazard
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Burley Design/Child Bicycle Trailer
Burley Design Recall Overview:
Burley has recalled over 34,000 bicycle trailers due to a crash 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.
There have been 35 reports of trailers separating from the tow bar, including two incidents that resulted in abrasions to a child.
The recall involves seven of its models manufactured from 2009 through 2015. 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 |
To view more labels and pictures of the recalled trailers, please visit the press release site.
Where Were the Trailers Sold:
The trailers were 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.
Media and Consumer Reactions:
Did you see this recall? https://t.co/iDxeT7ZCd7 pic.twitter.com/Hk0aSAAxqQ
— Bicycling Magazine (@BicyclingMag) November 1, 2015
Cyclists and parents take note:Burley Design recalls bike trailers. Trailer can separate from bike en route https://t.co/B2IIOcdtSJ #biketo — Aaron Saltzman (@cbcsaltzman) October 29, 2015