CPSC recall 12-085, announced January 11, 2012, covers Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits (about 44,000 units). The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. The notice cites 24 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit which the consumer can install. Recall contact: call (800) 262-8651, or go to www.chariotcarriers.com.
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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.
Recalled conversion kits have hitch arms that attach the carrier to the bicycle with model number "20100503" printed on a label attached to the aluminum tube next to the warning label.
Which products are included?
Chariot Carriers convert to strollers, jogging strollers and bike, hike or ski trailers. This recall involves Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits. Recalled trailers have serial numbers from 1205-xxxx to 0710-xxxx (representing manufacture dates December 2005 through July 2010) located the left side on the frame. Recalled conversion kits have hitch arms that attach the carrier to the bicycle with model number "20100503" printed on a label attached to the aluminum tube next to the warning label. Older conversion kits without a label, but with a release push button located where the hitch arm inserts into the carrier, are also being recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 24 incident reports worldwide, three of which occurred in the United States, involving the bicycle trailers and the conversion kits. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit which the consumer can install.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers
- Manufacturer
- Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, of Calgary, Canada
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-085
- Units
- About 44,000 bicycle trailers and 70,000 bicycle trailer conversion kits
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from December 2005 through August 2010 for between $400 and $925 for Chariot bicycle trailers and from October 2002 through August 2011 for between $40 and $70 for bicycle trailer conversion kits.
Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits
CPSC product type: Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Chariot Carriers at (800) 262-8651 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.chariotcarriers.com
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