Burley Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers Due to Tow Bar Separation Risk

Plain-English summary

Burley Design LLC is recalling approximately 34,000 child bicycle trailers manufactured between 2009 and 2015. The recall involves seven models: Cub, Rental Cub, D'Lite, D'Lite ST, Encore, Solo, and Solo ST. These trailers are designed to tow children behind bicycles and are connected via a tow bar that attaches to the bicycle's rear axle and a receiver on the trailer.

The recalled trailers feature a black plastic tow bar receiver with an integrated wheel guard. This component can separate from the tow bar even when it appears to be connected, creating a crash hazard for the child in the trailer. Burley Design has received 35 reports of this separation, including two incidents that resulted in abrasions to a child. Trailers with aluminum tow bar receivers are not included in this recall.

Affected trailers were sold at REI, Sport Chalet, other sporting goods stores, bike shops, and online retailers like Amazon.com from January 2009 to October 2015 for between $300 and $700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trailers and contact Burley Design for a free safety strap kit and a coupon for a 20 percent discount on any Burley accessory. If the black plastic tow bar receiver appears cracked or damaged, consumers should also request a free replacement receiver.

The recalled product

Product

Child bicycle trailers

Manufacturer

Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.

Category

Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories

Hazard

• crash
• structural-failure

Affected units

34,000

Distribution

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