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Consumer product recall

2009 Burley d'lite ST and Solo ST Bicycle Child Trailer

Starting date:
August 1, 2009
Posting date:
August 1, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002077

Affected products

2009 Burley d'lite ST and Solo ST Bicycle Child Trailer

Product description

This recall involves two models of child bicycle trailers by Burley: the 2009 d'lite ST and 2009 Solo ST. The trailers have the model name "d'lite ST" or "Solo ST" printed on the trailer cover.

The first 4 digits of the serial number for recalled trailers are either D939 or D948. The serial number can be found on a sticker attached to the frame, in the lower left area on the rear of the trailer. They can also be identified by the following model numbers and UPC numbers:

Affected products
Description Model Number UPC First 4 digits of Serial Number
D'lite ST (Denim/Sun) 948201 840840004734 D948
D'lite ST (Red/Tan) 948203 840840004765 D948
Solo ST (Denim/Sun) 939201 840840004789 D939
Solo ST (Red/Tan) 939203 840840004802 D939

Hazard identified

The wheel can become separated from the trailer axle, causing one side of the trailer to drop to the ground and posing a risk of injury to either the trailer occupant or the bicycle rider.

Burley has received one report from Germany of a wheel coming off of a d'lite ST trailer, with no reported injury.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada relating to the use of these bike trailers.

Number sold

Approximately 88 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from January 2009 through June 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the Philippines.

Companies

Manufacturer
Burley Design LLC
Eugene
Oregon
UNITED STATES
Distributor
Norco Performance Bikes
Port Coquitlam
British Columbia
CANADA

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What you should do

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

For more information, consumers may contact Burley at 1-800-311-5294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at STRecall@burley.com.