Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk
USBurley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedTrailers 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.
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedThis 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.
Productos Afectados
TranslatedChild bicycle trailers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Burley-Design-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-Trailers |
| Title | Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Cub%25202013-2015.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2014-2015 Rental Cub bicycle trailer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.DLite%25202009.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2009 D’Lite ST bicycle trailer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.DLite%25202010-2012.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 2010-2012 D’Lite bicycle trailer |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.DLite%25202013-2015.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | 2013-2015 D’Lite bicycle trailer |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Encore%25202013-2015.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | 2013-2015 Encore bicycle trailer |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Rental%2520Cub%25202014-2015.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | 2013-2015 Cub bicycle trailer |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Solo%25202009.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | 2009 Solo ST bicycle trailer |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Solo%25202010%E2%80%932012.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | 2010–2012 Solo bicycle trailer |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Solo%25202013%E2%80%932015.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | 2013–2015 Solo bicycle trailer |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16019.Tow%2520Bar%2520Receiver.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Black Plastic Tow Bar Receiver |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Child bicycle trailers |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 34,000 (in addition about 820 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6554 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2015-10-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 16019 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55590r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-11-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Burley Design Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Injury Risk?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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