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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 12085

Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits

Published April 12, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 11, 2012

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, of Calgary, Canada
Manufacturer
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, of Calgary, Canada
Distributor
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.
Country
US
View official CPSC notice