Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk

Active Recall Announced October 28, 2015 CPSC #16019

Quick answer

Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk is CPSC recall #16019, announced on October 28, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Burley Design LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Child bicycle trailers

Recalled brands

Burley Design LLC

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.

Recall date

October 28, 2015

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16019?

CPSC recall #16019 covers Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 28, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16019?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16019 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Burley-Design-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-Trailers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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