Burley is recalling Ballz QR Skewers, which are silver 5mm rods with spherical knobs and a lever used to connect the Coho XC Cargo Trailer to a bicycle. The recall affects skewers sold individually (model numbers 960219, 960220, 960222) and those included with trailers (SKU 935101) sold at REI, Amazon, and bicycle retailers between August 2018 and February 2021. These components can shear or bend during use, potentially causing the trailer to detach or the rider to lose control.
The skewer can shear or bend under load, which causes instability for both the trailer and the towing bicycle, posing a significant fall hazard. Burley has received 21 reports of the skewers failing, though no injuries have been reported to date.
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.
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle
Recalled Ballz QR Skewer installed on bicycle, and attached to Coho XC Trailer
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response