Burley Design 2009 d’lite ST and Solo ST Child Trailers

Description: Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2009 Release # 09-310 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 311-5294 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Media Contact: Riana Linsky (800) 423-8445 Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Products: 2009 d’lite ST and Solo ST Child Trailers Units: About 2,700 Manufacturer: Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore. 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. 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. Sold by: Independent bicycle retailers and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and on various web sites from November 2008 through June 2009 for between $550 and $600. Manufactured in: Philippines 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. Consumer 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 [Learn More]