WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., of Calgary, Canada, is recalling 44,000 bicycle trailers and 70,000 trailer conversion kits, a watchdog agency said.
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission said the hitch mechanisms on the Chariot Carriers can crack and break, increasing risk of injury to children in the trailer.
The trailer kits and Chariot Carriers were made by Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., doing business as Chariot Carriers.
The products were sold nationwide from October 2002 through August 2011 for between $40 and $70 apiece.
The Chariot Carriers can be converted to strollers, jogging strollers, and bike, hiking or ski trailers.
The 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 on 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.
The recall includes older conversion kits that do not have a label, but have a release push button located where the hitch arm inserts into the carrier.
Consumers were advised to immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits, and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit.
Consumers can call 800-26-8651 for information.
