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Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled August 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 09310 · Burley Design

Hazard

The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the trailer immediately and contact Burley to receive a free repair kit or to locate a retailer to assist with the free repair.

Units

About 2,700

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled products are two-wheeled child trailers designed to carry one or two children behind a bicycle. Only the 2009 d'lite ST and 2009 Solo ST trailers with serial numbers that begin with D939 or D948 are included in the recall. The serial number is located in the rear cargo area behind the seat on the lower left rear frame tube. The trailers have "d'lite ST" or "solo ST" screen-printed on the cover.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the trailer immediately and contact Burley to receive a free repair kit or to locate a retailer to assist with the free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Burley at (800) 311-5294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.burley.com/STProductRecall

Product

2009 d'lite ST and Solo ST Child Trailers

Manufacturer(s)

Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.

Retailers

Independent bicycle retailers and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and on various web sites from November 2008 through June 2009 for between $550 and $600.

Made in

Philippines

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →