Burley Recalls Ballz® QR Skewers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21779 · Sep 9, 2021 · Burley
2,935
units affected
2,935
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21779
- Date
- Sep 9, 2021
- Company
- Burley
- Units affected
- 2,935
- Product
- Ballz QR Skewers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ballz qr skewers?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.