Reported Sep 9, 2021
Burley Recalls Ballz® QR Skewers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Burley Design LLC of Eugene, Ore.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers 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.
Firm contact: Burley 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ballz QR Skewers
- Amount recalled
- About 2,935 (In addition, about 260 in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at REI 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.
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