Safety regulator, InSTEP LLC Announce Recall of Trailer Bikes
Recall 02148 · Apr 25, 2002 · InSTEP LLC
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02148
- Date
- Apr 25, 2002
- Company
- InSTEP LLC
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Hitchhiker III Trailer Bikes
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled Hitchhiker III trailer bikes are attached to a lead bicycle by a universal joint system with two side bolts and a top-mounted quick-release bolt (as seen in the picture). The recalled NH300 model trailer bikes have the words "HITCHHIKER III" printed in red on the trailer arm and the "InSTEP" logo printed on the bottom tube and the safety flag.
What can happen
The bike's universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. This poses a risk of injury to either of the two riders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these trailer bikes immediately and contact InSTEP for a free repair kit with instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, The Sports Authority and One Step Ahead, sold the bikes, from February 2001 through May 2001, for between $80 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hitchhiker iii trailer bikes?
Consumers should stop using these trailer bikes immediately and contact InSTEP for a free repair kit with instructions.
What is the hazard?
The bike's universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. This poses a risk of injury to either of the two riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.