Bicycle Trailers (Chariot) – Injury Risk (2012)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits
Brand
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, of Calgary, Canada
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, of Calgary, Canada is recalling Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits. The hazard is: The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the b. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit which the consumer can install.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026