CPSC recall 00-138, announced July 5, 2000, covers Burley-Bravo™ bicycle trailers (about 2,200 units). The wheel can separate from these trailers during use, and result in crashes and injuries to children riding inside. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these Burley-Bravo™ trailers immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free inspection and repair, if needed. Recall contact: call (800) 311-5294.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Serial numbers, manufacturing date and the words "BRAVO TRAILER" are located on a label on the underside of the aluminum frame adjacent to the right wheel.
Which products are included?
Burley-Bravo™ trailers included in this recall were made between November 1999 and June 2000 with serial numbers 430-01-1 through 430-29- 160. Serial numbers, manufacturing date and the words "BRAVO TRAILER" are located on a label on the underside of the aluminum frame adjacent to the right wheel. The blue and yellow trailers are designed to carry two children. They are 34 inches long (not including hitch), 26 inches wide and 33 inches high with a weight capacity of 100 pounds. Writing on the front of the trailer reads, "BURLEY." Writing on the trailer's rain/sun cover reads, "Burley Bravo." No other models of Burley trailers are involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wheel can separate from these trailers during use, and result in crashes and injuries to children riding inside. Loss of control to the bicycle pulling these trailers also can cause the riders to crash and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Burley has received one report of a wheel coming off of one of these trailers, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer minor injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these Burley-Bravo™ trailers immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Burley Design Cooperative
- Manufacturer
- Burley Design Cooperative, of Eugene, Ore.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-138
- Units
- About 2,200
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Burley dealers and bicycle shops nationwide sold these trailers, from November 1999 through June 2000, for about $350.
Burley-Bravo™ bicycle trailers
CPSC product type: Bicycle Child Carriers/Trailers
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Burley at (800) 311-5294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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