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Burley Recalls Ballz® QR Skewers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Published: September 9, 2021Recall ID: 21779Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The skewer, which connects the Coho XC Cargo Trailer to the bicycle, can shear or bend. This can cause instability of the trailer and the towing bicycle and pose a fall hazard for the bicycle rider.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Ballz QR Skewers with model numbers 960219, 960220, and 960222 that were sold as individual components, and Ballz QR Skewers (SKU 960219) that were included with Coho XC Cargo Trailers (SKU 935101). The Skewer is silver, 5mm in diameter, has spherical knobs at both ends, and has a lever on one end.

Affected Products

Ballz QR Skewers

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Burley-Recalls-Ballz-QR-Skewers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert
TitleBurley Recalls Ballz® QR Skewers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 11.36.34 AM.png
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Ballz QR Skewer
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 11.37.36 AM.png
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 11.38.19 AM.png
Images › 3 › CaptionRecalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle, and attached to Coho XC Trailer
Hazards › NameThe skewer, which connects the Coho XC Cargo Trailer to the bicycle, can shear or bend. This can cause instability of the trailer and the towing bicycle and pose a fall hazard for the bicycle rider.
Injuries › NameBurley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameBallz QR Skewers
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,935 (In addition, about 260 in Canada)
Recall I D9140
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ballz QR Skewers and contact Burley to receive instructions on how to dispose of the skewer and to receive a free replacement skewer.
Importers › NameBurley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.
Retailers › NameREI stores nationwide, online at rei.com, burley.com and amazon.com, and through bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2021 for about $30, and the Coho XC Cargo Trailer with skewer for about $450.
Recall Date2021-09-09T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Ballz QR Skewers with model numbers 960219, 960220, and 960222 that were sold as individual components, and Ballz QR Skewers (SKU 960219) that were included with Coho XC Cargo Trailers (SKU 935101). The Skewer is silver, 5mm in diameter, has spherical knobs at both ends, and has a lever on one end.
Recall Number21779
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttps://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76199r-eng.php
Consumer ContactBurley at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Burley@burley.com, or online at https://www.burley.com/ballz-qr-skewer-recall/ or at http://www.burley.com and click on the "Safety Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date2021-09-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina