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Recalls / 2021-09-09

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

21779 · Recalled 2021-09-09 · CPSC page

Recalled Ballz QR Skewer
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Ballz QR SkewersAbout 2,935 (In addition, about 260 in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.
Made in
China
Sold at
REI, online at rei.com, burley.com, amazon.com, through bicycle retailers nationwide, the Coho XC Cargo Trailer with skewer for about $450.

Consumer 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.

More images

Recalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle, and attached to Coho XC Trailer
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle, and attached to Coho XC Trailer

Source: CPSC recall 21779. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.