Government Recalls Bike Trailers, Plush Animals and Highchairs

Burley Design is recalling about 34,000 bicycle trailers because the plastic tow bar receiver can separate from the tow bar, posing a crash hazard. The recall involves seven models with serial numbers K939, K942, K943, K948, KK939, D939 and D948. Affected units were sold at REI, Sport Chalet and other sporting goods stores and bike shops nationwide and at Amazon.com and other online retailers from January 2009 to October 2015 for between $300 and $700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trailers and contact Burley for a free safety strap kit. Consumers should also inspect the plastic tow bar receiver and request a replacement if it appears to be cracked or damaged.

Build-A-Bear is recalling about 33,600 stuffed animals because a seam can open, allowing the stuffing to be exposed, posing a choking hazard. The recall involves Starbrights Dragons, which are covered in blue furry fabric with a silver satin tummy, feet pads, wings and horns. Affected units were sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at BuildaBear.com between April 2015 and August 2015 for about $25. Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any Build-A-Bear stuffed animal.

Safety 1st is recalling about 35,000 highchairs because a child can remove the highchair’s tray, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves Wood Décor highchairs in three models: HC144BZF (Casablanca), HC229CZF (Gentle Lace) and HC229CYG (Black Lace). Affected units were sold at Babies R Us and Toys R Us retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BabiesRUs.com, ToysRUs.com, Walmart.com and other retailers from May 2013 through May 2015 for about $120. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled highchairs and contact the firm to receive instructions on receiving a new tray with labels.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission works to protect the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products.