Burley baby carriers

2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 9, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

2reports to CPSC
Jun 9, 2025the latest report was made
Feb 7, 2025the earliest
2with the company’s comments

Brand: Burley
Maker: BURLEY DESIGNMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Baby carriersBicycle-mountedCPSC’s product type: Baby Carriers (Bicycle-mounted) (code 1531), in Baby: Nursery Equipment & Supplies

By month

2 reports from July 2024 to June 2025; the most in June 2025, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
June 2025	1
February 2025	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No incident, no one hurt
Made Jun 9, 2025, sent to the company Jun 12, 2025, published by CPSC Jun 27, 2025

The product, in the report: Burley Cub X is a bike trailer for little kids

My 3-year old unbuckled his safety harness and his younger brother’s safety harness in the Burley Cub X.

Model
Cub X
Bought from
Burley.com
Bought
Mar 19, 2023
Where
Seaside, California: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 1, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Burley, made or sold by BURLEY DESIGN
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/26/2025) BURLEY DESIGN: Burley takes all product safety concerns seriously and appreciates the opportunity to respond. We are deeply committed to the safety, durability, and reliability of our products, and we value customer feedback as part of our continuous improvement process.
The Burley Cub X, like all of our child trailers, undergoes extensive third-party testing to ensure it meets or exceeds internationally recognized safety standards. These include, but are not limited to: ASTM F833-21, section 6.4.7.1, which requires a minimum release force of 40 Newtons for single-action buckle mechanisms; and EN 15918, section 6.18.1, which requires a minimum release force of 40 Newtons and a maximum release force of 60 Newtons for single-action buckle mechanisms. The 5-point harness used in the Cub X meets both of these standards and has been independently certified by accredited third-party laboratories. Importantly, the Cub X—and all applicable Burley child trailer models—continue to pass these safety tests on an annual basis as part of our ongoing compliance and quality assurance program. In this case, our customer service team spoke directly with the consumer who reported that their 3-year-old was able to unbuckle their own and their younger sibling’s harness. While the trailer’s buckle mechanism meets all required safety standards, we understand how concerning this can be and acknowledge that some children may develop the dexterity to manipulate buckle systems earlier than others. We continue to review product feedback like this to inform future design and development discussions. The current 5-point harness design has been in place since 2016, and there have been no reported systemic issues regarding buckle security or safety.

CPSC report 20250609-0EB0B-2147330657. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 7, 2025, sent to the company Feb 12, 2025, published by CPSC Feb 27, 2025

The product, in the report: Bike trailer Burley Flex Connector Assembly [Square Tongue] MPN: 950038 UPC: 840840002891

Hi, I own a burly bike trailer. I’ve had it for less than 2 years and it’s got light use. I use it to transport my young children to school.
The other day the plastic connection between the trailer and my bike snapped.
It was only by luck that I wasn’t transporting my kids at the time. If I were it could have been a deadly accident.
I contacted Burley and they offered to send me a replacement- a replacement of the same part that just failed a flimsy plastic connector.
Is there another way to report this? Thank you

Model
950038
UPC
840840002891
Bought from
On their website
Where
Boston, Massachusetts: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Burley, made or sold by BURLEY DESIGN
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/18/2025) BURLEY DESIGN: Burley takes all product safety concerns seriously and values customer feedback. We are committed to ensuring the safety, durability, and reliability of our products, which undergo rigorous testing to meet or exceed ASTM safety standards. Regarding the reported incident and accompanying photo, we understand that the customer experienced a failure of the Flex Connector. This component has been an integral part of our trailer design for over 25 years and is constructed from high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), engineered to withstand extensive use, including in cold weather conditions. While failures of this part are rare, we recognize the importance of investigating any reported issues. Upon receiving the customer’s report through our customer service channel, Burley promptly offered a replacement Flex Connector and requested both the serial number of the trailer and the damaged part for analysis. These steps are essential for conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of failure. However, the requested information and part were not provided, preventing further assessment. Burley’s owner’s manual outlines clear maintenance and replacement guidelines for the Flex Connector, including a recommended inspection and replacement every 3–5 years for safe operation. Additionally, all Burley child trailers are equipped with a secondary safety strap, which serves as a critical backup measure at the connection point between the bicycle and the trailer hitch. In the unlikely event of a primary connection failure, the secondary safety strap prevents complete trailer detachment, ensuring continued safety.

CPSC report 20250207-FA76C-2147333374. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

Burley baby carriers

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