CPSC recall 12085
Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-12
On 2016-04-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits by Thule Child Transport Systems, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12085 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-01-11 |
| Published | 2016-04-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Thule Child Transport Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Chariot-Carriers-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-Trailers-and-Conversion-Kits-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
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