CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76199r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 9, 2021

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
21779

Product Information

Product Name
Ballz QR Skewers
Number of Units
About 2,935 (In addition, about 260 in Canada)
Imported By
Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-311-5294
Website www.burley.com/ballz-qr-skewer-recall/
Full Contact Information

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.