Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 9, 2021
Burley Ballz QR Skewers Recall: Fall Hazard from Trailer Connection
Burley recalls Ballz QR Skewers (models 960219, 960220, 960222) due to instability causing fall hazards. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
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.
“Burley Ballz QR Skewers Recall: Fall Hazard from Trailer Connection.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2766-burley-ballz-qr-skewers-recall-fall-hazard-from-trailer-connection. Based on CPSC recall #9140 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Burley-Recalls-Ballz-QR-Skewers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 9, 2021, that Burley is recalling Ballz QR Skewers due to a fall hazard. The skewers can shear or bend, causing instability for the trailer and bicycle. Owners should stop using the product and contact Burley for disposal instructions and a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Burley
Product: Ballz QR Skewers
Model numbers: 960219, 960220, 960222
SKU: 960219 (included with Coho XC Cargo Trailers, SKU 935101)
Sold at REI stores nationwide, rei.com, burley.com, amazon.com, and through bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2021
What to 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. Contact Burley at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Burley@burley.com, or online at https://www.burley.com/ballz-qr-skewer-recall/ or at http://www.burley.com and click on the "Safety Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page.
The hazard
The skewer connects the Coho XC Cargo Trailer to the bicycle and can shear or bend. This failure causes instability of the trailer and the towing bicycle, posing a fall hazard for the bicycle rider. Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing, but no injuries have been reported.
Context
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How to tell if you have this one
Check for silver skewers with spherical knobs at both ends and a lever on one end. The model numbers 960219, 960220, or 960222 are on the skewers, or they were included with Coho XC Cargo Trailers (SKU 935101).
Brand
Burley
Product
Ballz QR Skewers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Skewers Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Ballz QR Skewers to prevent potential falls.
Contact Burley for Replacement
Reach out to Burley to get instructions for disposal and a free replacement skewer.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Burley
We’ve drafted a message you can send Burley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9140 — Burley Ballz QR Skewers Recall: Fall Hazard from Trailer Connection
Hello,
I own a Burley Ballz QR Skewers Recall: Fall Hazard from Trailer Connection that is covered by recall 9140 from Burley.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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