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CPSCRecalled Sep 9, 2021 · #21779

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Ballz QR Skewers
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
960219, 960220, 960222, 935101
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

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.

View the official CPSC notice